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$66,240 GS-10 Step 1 in Spokane (2024)
$86,109 GS-10 Step 10 in Spokane (2024)
+$9,712 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-10 pay table for Spokane

Each step below already includes the 17.18% 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 $66,240 $2,547.69 $31.74 +$9,712
Step 2 $68,447 $2,632.58 $32.80 +$10,035
Step 3 $70,655 $2,717.50 $33.85 +$10,359
Step 4 $72,863 $2,802.42 $34.91 +$10,683
Step 5 $75,070 $2,887.31 $35.97 +$11,006
Step 6 $77,278 $2,972.23 $37.03 +$11,330
Step 7 $79,486 $3,057.15 $38.09 +$11,654
Step 8 $81,693 $3,142.04 $39.14 +$11,977
Step 9 $83,901 $3,226.96 $40.20 +$12,301
Step 10 $86,109 $3,311.88 $41.26 +$12,625
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Spokane pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $56,528
  • Spokane GS-10 Step 1 $66,240
  • Locality add-on +$9,712
  • Adjustment percent 17.18%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $73,484
  • Spokane GS-10 Step 10 $86,109

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 Spokane: 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 Spokane pay area adds a 17.18% 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 Spokane

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Spokane earns roughly $2,548 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,312. 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 Spokane page.

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GS-10 in Spokane questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Spokane?
    In 2024, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Spokane earns $66,240 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $86,109. This is 17.18% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Spokane?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Spokane in 2024, it is 17.18%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,712 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Spokane?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Spokane earns roughly $2,548 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.