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$67,970 GS-10 Step 1 in Rest of U.S. (2026)
$88,356 GS-10 Step 10 in Rest of U.S. (2026)
+$9,906 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 GS-10 pay table for Rest of U.S.

Each step below already includes the 17.06% 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 $67,970 $2,614.23 $32.57 +$9,906
Step 2 $70,235 $2,701.35 $33.65 +$10,236
Step 3 $72,500 $2,788.46 $34.74 +$10,566
Step 4 $74,765 $2,875.58 $35.82 +$10,896
Step 5 $77,030 $2,962.69 $36.91 +$11,226
Step 6 $79,295 $3,049.81 $37.99 +$11,556
Step 7 $81,560 $3,136.92 $39.08 +$11,886
Step 8 $83,825 $3,224.04 $40.17 +$12,216
Step 9 $86,091 $3,311.19 $41.25 +$12,547
Step 10 $88,356 $3,398.31 $42.34 +$12,877
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Rest of U.S. pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $58,064
  • Rest of U.S. GS-10 Step 1 $67,970
  • Locality add-on +$9,906
  • Adjustment percent 17.06%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $75,479
  • Rest of U.S. GS-10 Step 10 $88,356

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 Rest of U.S.: what to expect

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

For 2026, the Rest of U.S. pay area adds a 17.06% 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 Rest of U.S.

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $2,614 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,398. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Other grades in Rest of U.S.

GS-10 in Rest of U.S. questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Rest of U.S.?
    In 2026, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns $67,970 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $88,356. This is 17.06% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Rest of U.S.?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Rest of U.S. in 2026, it is 17.06%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,906 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Rest of U.S.?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $2,614 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.