2019 GL-10 Pay Scale
The 2019 base salary range for GL-10 runs from $50,605 at Step 1 to $65,293 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 2019 GL-10 pay scale.
Current year: 2026 GL-10.
$50,605 GL-10 Step 1 base salary
$65,293 GL-10 Step 10 base salary
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2019 GL-10 step table
This is the nationwide base GL-10 table for 2019. It shows annual salary, biweekly pay, and hourly rate for each step.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $50,605 | $1,946.35 | $24.25 | - |
| Step 2 | $52,237 | $2,009.12 | $25.03 | - |
| Step 3 | $53,869 | $2,071.88 | $25.81 | - |
| Step 4 | $55,501 | $2,134.65 | $26.59 | - |
| Step 5 | $57,133 | $2,197.42 | $27.38 | - |
| Step 6 | $58,765 | $2,260.19 | $28.16 | - |
| Step 7 | $60,397 | $2,322.96 | $28.94 | - |
| Step 8 | $62,029 | $2,385.73 | $29.72 | - |
| Step 9 | $63,661 | $2,448.50 | $30.50 | - |
| Step 10 | $65,293 | $2,511.27 | $31.29 | - |
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 2019. 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 | 40.35% | $71,024 | $91,639 |
| New York-Newark | 33.06% | $67,335 | $86,879 |
| Houston-The Woodlands | 32.54% | $67,072 | $86,539 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | 31.47% | $66,530 | $85,841 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington | 29.32% | $65,442 | $84,437 |
| State of Alaska | 28.89% | $65,225 | $84,156 |
| Hartford-East Hartford | 28.87% | $65,215 | $84,143 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | 28.80% | $65,179 | $84,097 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence | 28.27% | $64,911 | $83,751 |
| Chicago-Naperville | 28.05% | $64,800 | $83,608 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor | 26.81% | $64,172 | $82,798 |
| Denver-Aurora | 26.30% | $63,914 | $82,465 |
| Seattle-Tacoma | 26.04% | $63,783 | $82,295 |
| Sacramento-Roseville | 25.59% | $63,555 | $82,001 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden | 25.30% | $63,408 | $81,812 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 24.21% | $62,856 | $81,100 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul | 24.00% | $62,750 | $80,963 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem | 23.13% | $62,310 | $80,395 |
| Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale | 23.12% | $62,305 | $80,389 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs | 21.64% | $61,556 | $79,422 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha | 20.58% | $61,020 | $78,730 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton | 20.45% | $60,954 | $78,645 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville | 20.21% | $60,832 | $78,489 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary | 19.99% | $60,721 | $78,345 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean | 19.67% | $60,559 | $78,136 |
| Phoenix-Mesa | 19.60% | $60,524 | $78,090 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville | 19.47% | $60,458 | $78,006 |
| Richmond | 19.38% | $60,412 | $77,947 |
| Huntsville-Decatur | 19.18% | $60,311 | $77,816 |
| State of Hawaii | 18.98% | $60,210 | $77,686 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton | 18.86% | $60,149 | $77,607 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering | 18.61% | $60,023 | $77,444 |
| Laredo | 18.22% | $59,825 | $77,189 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown | 17.46% | $59,441 | $76,693 |
| Albany-Schenectady | 17.19% | $59,304 | $76,517 |
| Colorado Springs | 17.19% | $59,304 | $76,517 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington | 17.05% | $59,233 | $76,425 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson | 17.04% | $59,228 | $76,419 |
| Charlotte-Concord | 16.79% | $59,102 | $76,256 |
| Tucson-Nogales | 16.68% | $59,046 | $76,184 |
| Harrisburg-Lebanon | 16.65% | $59,031 | $76,164 |
| Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City | 16.60% | $59,005 | $76,132 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie | 16.57% | $58,990 | $76,112 |
| Davenport-Moline | 16.49% | $58,950 | $76,060 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | 16.33% | $58,869 | $75,955 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas | 16.20% | $58,803 | $75,870 |
| Burlington-South Burlington-Barre | 16.18% | $58,793 | $75,857 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels-Pearsall | 16.07% | $58,737 | $75,786 |
| Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice | 16.01% | $58,707 | $75,746 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk | 15.91% | $58,656 | $75,681 |
| Omaha-Council Bluffs-Fremont | 15.87% | $58,636 | $75,655 |
| Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega | 15.77% | $58,585 | $75,590 |
| Rest of U.S. | 15.67% | $58,535 | $75,524 |
Best and lowest locality outcomes for GL-10
Highest-paying areas
Lowest-paying areas
Browse other GL grades in 2019
GL-3 $28,042
GL-4 $31,477
GL-5 $36,196
GL-6 $38,171
GL-7 $41,204
GL-8 $42,947
GL-9 $45,953
GL-10 $50,605
GL-10 questions
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What is the starting salary for GL-10 in 2019?
The base starting salary for GL-10 in 2019 is $50,605 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.