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$66,641 GS-10 Step 1 in Indianapolis (2024)
$86,630 GS-10 Step 10 in Indianapolis (2024)
+$10,113 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-10 pay table for Indianapolis

Each step below already includes the 17.89% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $66,641 $2,563.12 $31.93 +$10,113
Step 2 $68,862 $2,648.54 $33.00 +$10,450
Step 3 $71,083 $2,733.96 $34.06 +$10,787
Step 4 $73,304 $2,819.38 $35.12 +$11,124
Step 5 $75,525 $2,904.81 $36.19 +$11,461
Step 6 $77,746 $2,990.23 $37.25 +$11,798
Step 7 $79,967 $3,075.65 $38.32 +$12,135
Step 8 $82,188 $3,161.08 $39.38 +$12,472
Step 9 $84,409 $3,246.50 $40.45 +$12,809
Step 10 $86,630 $3,331.92 $41.51 +$13,146
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Indianapolis pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $56,528
  • Indianapolis GS-10 Step 1 $66,641
  • Locality add-on +$10,113
  • Adjustment percent 17.89%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $73,484
  • Indianapolis GS-10 Step 10 $86,630

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-10 in Indianapolis: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2024, the Indianapolis pay area adds a 17.89% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Indianapolis

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Indianapolis earns roughly $2,563 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,332. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Indianapolis page.

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GS-10 in Indianapolis questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Indianapolis?
    In 2024, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Indianapolis earns $66,641 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $86,630. This is 17.89% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Indianapolis?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Indianapolis in 2024, it is 17.89%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,113 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Indianapolis?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Indianapolis earns roughly $2,563 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.