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$68,324 GS-10 Step 1 in Spokane (2026)
$88,816 GS-10 Step 10 in Spokane (2026)
+$10,260 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 GS-10 pay table for Spokane

Each step below already includes the 17.67% 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 $68,324 $2,627.85 $32.74 +$10,260
Step 2 $70,601 $2,715.42 $33.83 +$10,602
Step 3 $72,878 $2,803.00 $34.92 +$10,944
Step 4 $75,155 $2,890.58 $36.01 +$11,286
Step 5 $77,432 $2,978.15 $37.10 +$11,628
Step 6 $79,708 $3,065.69 $38.19 +$11,969
Step 7 $81,985 $3,153.27 $39.28 +$12,311
Step 8 $84,262 $3,240.85 $40.37 +$12,653
Step 9 $86,539 $3,328.42 $41.47 +$12,995
Step 10 $88,816 $3,416.00 $42.56 +$13,337
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Spokane pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $58,064
  • Spokane GS-10 Step 1 $68,324
  • Locality add-on +$10,260
  • Adjustment percent 17.67%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $75,479
  • Spokane GS-10 Step 10 $88,816

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 2026, the Spokane pay area adds a 17.67% 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 $2,628 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,416. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Other grades in Spokane

GS-10 in Spokane questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Spokane?
    In 2026, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Spokane earns $68,324 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $88,816. This is 17.67% 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 2026, it is 17.67%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,260 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 $2,628 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.