2018 GL-10 Pay Scale
The 2018 base salary range for GL-10 runs from $49,907 at Step 1 to $64,397 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 2018 GL-10 pay scale.
Current year: 2026 GL-10.
$49,907 GL-10 Step 1 base salary
$64,397 GL-10 Step 10 base salary
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2018 GL-10 step table
This is the nationwide base GL-10 table for 2018. It shows annual salary, biweekly pay, and hourly rate for each step.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $49,907 | $1,919.50 | $23.91 | - |
| Step 2 | $51,517 | $1,981.42 | $24.68 | - |
| Step 3 | $53,127 | $2,043.35 | $25.46 | - |
| Step 4 | $54,737 | $2,105.27 | $26.23 | - |
| Step 5 | $56,347 | $2,167.19 | $27.00 | - |
| Step 6 | $57,957 | $2,229.12 | $27.77 | - |
| Step 7 | $59,567 | $2,291.04 | $28.54 | - |
| Step 8 | $61,177 | $2,352.96 | $29.31 | - |
| Step 9 | $62,787 | $2,414.88 | $30.08 | - |
| Step 10 | $64,397 | $2,476.81 | $30.86 | - |
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 2018. 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 | 39.28% | $69,510 | $89,692 |
| New York-Newark | 32.13% | $65,942 | $85,088 |
| Houston-The Woodlands | 31.74% | $65,747 | $84,837 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | 30.57% | $65,164 | $84,083 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington | 28.22% | $63,991 | $82,570 |
| Hartford-East Hartford | 28.21% | $63,986 | $82,563 |
| State of Alaska | 28.02% | $63,891 | $82,441 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | 27.88% | $63,821 | $82,351 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence | 27.48% | $63,621 | $82,093 |
| Chicago-Naperville | 27.47% | $63,616 | $82,087 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor | 26.25% | $63,008 | $81,301 |
| Denver-Aurora | 25.47% | $62,618 | $80,799 |
| Seattle-Tacoma | 25.11% | $62,439 | $80,567 |
| Sacramento-Roseville | 24.86% | $62,314 | $80,406 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden | 24.59% | $62,179 | $80,232 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 23.40% | $61,585 | $79,466 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul | 23.37% | $61,570 | $79,447 |
| Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale | 22.64% | $61,206 | $78,976 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem | 22.53% | $61,151 | $78,906 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs | 21.16% | $60,467 | $78,023 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha | 20.14% | $59,958 | $77,367 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton | 20.08% | $59,928 | $77,328 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville | 19.87% | $59,824 | $77,193 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary | 19.52% | $59,649 | $76,967 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean | 19.18% | $59,479 | $76,748 |
| Phoenix-Mesa | 19.09% | $59,434 | $76,690 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville | 18.97% | $59,374 | $76,613 |
| Richmond | 18.79% | $59,285 | $76,497 |
| Huntsville-Decatur | 18.49% | $59,135 | $76,304 |
| State of Hawaii | 18.43% | $59,105 | $76,265 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton | 18.35% | $59,065 | $76,214 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering | 18.11% | $58,945 | $76,059 |
| Laredo | 17.40% | $58,591 | $75,602 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown | 16.71% | $58,246 | $75,158 |
| Colorado Springs | 16.59% | $58,187 | $75,080 |
| Albany-Schenectady | 16.50% | $58,142 | $75,023 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson | 16.49% | $58,137 | $75,016 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington | 16.47% | $58,127 | $75,003 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie | 16.23% | $58,007 | $74,849 |
| Charlotte-Concord | 16.21% | $57,997 | $74,836 |
| Tucson-Nogales | 16.17% | $57,977 | $74,810 |
| Harrisburg-Lebanon | 16.15% | $57,967 | $74,797 |
| Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City | 16.10% | $57,942 | $74,765 |
| Davenport-Moline | 16.08% | $57,932 | $74,752 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | 15.93% | $57,857 | $74,655 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas | 15.76% | $57,772 | $74,546 |
| Rest of U.S. | 15.37% | $57,578 | $74,295 |
| For Areas Outside the United States | 0.00% | $49,907 | $64,397 |
Best and lowest locality outcomes for GL-10
Highest-paying areas
Lowest-paying areas
Browse other GL grades in 2018
GL-3 $27,653
GL-4 $31,043
GL-5 $35,700
GL-6 $37,639
GL-7 $40,634
GL-8 $42,355
GL-9 $45,319
GL-10 $49,907
GL-10 questions
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What is the starting salary for GL-10 in 2018?
The base starting salary for GL-10 in 2018 is $49,907 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.