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$66,336 GS-10 Step 1 in Rochester (2024)
$86,233 GS-10 Step 10 in Rochester (2024)
+$9,808 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-10 pay table for Rochester

Each step below already includes the 17.35% 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 $66,336 $2,551.38 $31.79 +$9,808
Step 2 $68,546 $2,636.38 $32.84 +$10,134
Step 3 $70,757 $2,721.42 $33.90 +$10,461
Step 4 $72,968 $2,806.46 $34.96 +$10,788
Step 5 $75,179 $2,891.50 $36.02 +$11,115
Step 6 $77,390 $2,976.54 $37.08 +$11,442
Step 7 $79,601 $3,061.58 $38.14 +$11,769
Step 8 $81,812 $3,146.62 $39.20 +$12,096
Step 9 $84,023 $3,231.65 $40.26 +$12,423
Step 10 $86,233 $3,316.65 $41.32 +$12,749
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Rochester pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $56,528
  • Rochester GS-10 Step 1 $66,336
  • Locality add-on +$9,808
  • Adjustment percent 17.35%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $73,484
  • Rochester GS-10 Step 10 $86,233

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 Rochester: 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 Rochester pay area adds a 17.35% 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 Rochester

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Rochester earns roughly $2,551 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,317. 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 Rochester page.

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GS-10 in Rochester questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Rochester?
    In 2024, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Rochester earns $66,336 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $86,233. This is 17.35% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Rochester?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Rochester in 2024, it is 17.35%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,808 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Rochester?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Rochester earns roughly $2,551 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.