2017 GL-10 Pay Scale
The 2017 base salary range for GL-10 runs from $49,218 at Step 1 to $63,510 at Step 10. Use this page to see the full step table, salary range in the locality pay areas, and how GL-10 fits into a federal law enforcement career ladder.
Archive year. This is the 2017 GL-10 pay scale.
Current year: 2026 GL-10.
$49,218 GL-10 Step 1 base salary
$63,510 GL-10 Step 10 base salary
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2017 GL-10 step table
This is the nationwide base GL-10 table for 2017. It shows annual salary, biweekly pay, and hourly rate for each step.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $49,218 | $1,893.00 | $23.58 | - |
| Step 2 | $50,806 | $1,954.08 | $24.34 | - |
| Step 3 | $52,394 | $2,015.15 | $25.10 | - |
| Step 4 | $53,982 | $2,076.23 | $25.87 | - |
| Step 5 | $55,570 | $2,137.31 | $26.63 | - |
| Step 6 | $57,158 | $2,198.38 | $27.39 | - |
| Step 7 | $58,746 | $2,259.46 | $28.15 | - |
| Step 8 | $60,334 | $2,320.54 | $28.91 | - |
| Step 9 | $61,922 | $2,381.62 | $29.67 | - |
| Step 10 | $63,510 | $2,442.69 | $30.43 | - |
What kind of role is GL-10?
Typical role. Top-end supervisory and lead law enforcement positions within the LEO pay system.
Typical qualification path. One year of specialized experience at the GL-9 level.
Career progression. Further advancement normally requires selection into a higher pay system or senior management role.
Step progression for GL-10
GL-10 salary in every locality pay area
The table below compares GL-10 Step 1 and Step 10 across all published locality pay areas for 2017. Use it to see how much location changes federal law enforcement salary.
| Locality pay area | Adjustment | GL-10 Step 1 | GL-10 Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland | 38.17% | $68,005 | $87,752 |
| New York-Newark | 31.22% | $64,584 | $83,338 |
| Houston-The Woodlands | 30.97% | $64,461 | $83,179 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | 29.65% | $63,811 | $82,341 |
| Hartford-East Hartford | 27.57% | $62,787 | $81,020 |
| State of Alaska | 27.13% | $62,571 | $80,740 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington | 27.10% | $62,556 | $80,721 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | 26.98% | $62,497 | $80,645 |
| Chicago-Naperville | 26.85% | $62,433 | $80,562 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence | 26.73% | $62,374 | $80,486 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor | 25.68% | $61,857 | $79,819 |
| Denver-Aurora | 24.65% | $61,350 | $79,165 |
| Seattle-Tacoma | 24.24% | $61,148 | $78,905 |
| Sacramento-Roseville | 24.14% | $61,099 | $78,841 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden | 23.87% | $60,966 | $78,670 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul | 22.72% | $60,400 | $77,939 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 22.61% | $60,346 | $77,870 |
| Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale | 22.13% | $60,110 | $77,565 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem | 21.95% | $60,021 | $77,450 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs | 20.70% | $59,406 | $76,657 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton | 19.71% | $58,919 | $76,028 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha | 19.61% | $58,870 | $75,964 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville | 19.52% | $58,825 | $75,907 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary | 19.02% | $58,579 | $75,590 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean | 18.66% | $58,402 | $75,361 |
| Phoenix-Mesa | 18.57% | $58,358 | $75,304 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville | 18.49% | $58,318 | $75,253 |
| Richmond | 18.19% | $58,171 | $75,062 |
| State of Hawaii | 17.92% | $58,038 | $74,891 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton | 17.86% | $58,008 | $74,853 |
| Huntsville-Decatur | 17.82% | $57,989 | $74,827 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering | 17.59% | $57,875 | $74,681 |
| Laredo | 16.68% | $57,428 | $74,103 |
| Colorado Springs | 15.99% | $57,088 | $73,665 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown | 15.97% | $57,078 | $73,653 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson | 15.93% | $57,058 | $73,627 |
| Albany-Schenectady | 15.85% | $57,019 | $73,576 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie | 15.85% | $57,019 | $73,576 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington | 15.83% | $57,009 | $73,564 |
| Tucson-Nogales | 15.66% | $56,926 | $73,456 |
| Charlotte-Concord | 15.65% | $56,921 | $73,449 |
| Harrisburg-Lebanon | 15.63% | $56,911 | $73,437 |
| Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City | 15.59% | $56,891 | $73,411 |
| Davenport-Moline | 15.56% | $56,876 | $73,392 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | 15.48% | $56,837 | $73,341 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas | 15.36% | $56,778 | $73,265 |
| Rest of U.S. | 15.06% | $56,630 | $73,075 |
| For Areas Outside the United States | 0.00% | $49,218 | $63,510 |
Best and lowest locality outcomes for GL-10
Highest-paying areas
Lowest-paying areas
Browse other GL grades in 2017
GL-3 $27,275
GL-4 $30,614
GL-5 $35,209
GL-6 $37,124
GL-7 $40,075
GL-8 $41,769
GL-9 $44,693
GL-10 $49,218
GL-10 questions
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What is the starting salary for GL-10 in 2017?
The base starting salary for GL-10 in 2017 is $49,218 at Step 1 before locality pay. In the highest-paying locality area, GL-10 starts higher once the duty-station adjustment is applied. -
How long does it take to move through GL-10 steps?
Within-grade step increases follow the same OPM timing used for other statutory pay systems: one year between Steps 1 to 4, two years between Steps 4 to 7, and three years between Steps 7 to 10, assuming acceptable performance. -
Does GL-10 include LEAP or overtime?
No. This table shows basic pay only. It does not include law enforcement availability pay, overtime, premium pay, retention incentives, or other agency-specific compensation.