2020 GL-10 Pay Scale
The 2020 base salary range for GL-10 runs from $51,921 at Step 1 to $66,996 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 2020 GL-10 pay scale.
Current year: 2026 GL-10.
$51,921 GL-10 Step 1 base salary
$66,996 GL-10 Step 10 base salary
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2020 GL-10 step table
This is the nationwide base GL-10 table for 2020. It shows annual salary, biweekly pay, and hourly rate for each step.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,921 | $1,996.96 | $24.88 | - |
| Step 2 | $53,596 | $2,061.38 | $25.68 | - |
| Step 3 | $55,271 | $2,125.81 | $26.48 | - |
| Step 4 | $56,946 | $2,190.23 | $27.29 | - |
| Step 5 | $58,621 | $2,254.65 | $28.09 | - |
| Step 6 | $60,296 | $2,319.08 | $28.89 | - |
| Step 7 | $61,971 | $2,383.50 | $29.69 | - |
| Step 8 | $63,646 | $2,447.92 | $30.50 | - |
| Step 9 | $65,321 | $2,512.35 | $31.30 | - |
| Step 10 | $66,996 | $2,576.77 | $32.10 | - |
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 2020. 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 | 41.44% | $73,437 | $94,759 |
| New York-Newark | 33.98% | $69,564 | $89,761 |
| Houston-The Woodlands | 33.32% | $69,221 | $89,319 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | 32.41% | $68,749 | $88,709 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington | 30.48% | $67,747 | $87,416 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | 29.77% | $67,378 | $86,941 |
| State of Alaska | 29.67% | $67,326 | $86,874 |
| Hartford-East Hartford | 29.49% | $67,233 | $86,753 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence | 29.11% | $67,035 | $86,499 |
| Chicago-Naperville | 28.59% | $66,765 | $86,150 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor | 27.32% | $66,106 | $85,299 |
| Denver-Aurora | 27.13% | $66,007 | $85,172 |
| Seattle-Tacoma | 27.02% | $65,950 | $85,098 |
| Sacramento-Roseville | 26.37% | $65,613 | $84,663 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden | 26.04% | $65,441 | $84,442 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 24.98% | $64,891 | $83,732 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul | 24.66% | $64,725 | $83,517 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem | 23.74% | $64,247 | $82,901 |
| Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale | 23.51% | $64,128 | $82,747 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs | 22.16% | $63,427 | $81,842 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha | 20.96% | $62,804 | $81,038 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton | 20.82% | $62,731 | $80,945 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville | 20.55% | $62,591 | $80,764 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary | 20.49% | $62,560 | $80,723 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean | 20.20% | $62,409 | $80,529 |
| Phoenix-Mesa | 20.12% | $62,368 | $80,476 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville | 20.02% | $62,316 | $80,409 |
| Richmond | 19.95% | $62,279 | $80,362 |
| Huntsville-Decatur | 19.85% | $62,227 | $80,295 |
| State of Hawaii | 19.56% | $62,077 | $80,100 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton | 19.40% | $61,994 | $79,993 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering | 19.18% | $61,879 | $79,846 |
| Laredo | 18.88% | $61,724 | $79,645 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown | 18.17% | $61,355 | $79,169 |
| Albany-Schenectady | 17.88% | $61,204 | $78,975 |
| Colorado Springs | 17.78% | $61,153 | $78,908 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson | 17.68% | $61,101 | $78,841 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington | 17.65% | $61,085 | $78,821 |
| Charlotte-Concord | 17.44% | $60,976 | $78,680 |
| Harrisburg-Lebanon | 17.20% | $60,851 | $78,519 |
| Tucson-Nogales | 17.19% | $60,846 | $78,513 |
| Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City | 17.13% | $60,815 | $78,472 |
| Davenport-Moline | 17.04% | $60,768 | $78,412 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie | 16.92% | $60,706 | $78,332 |
| Burlington-South Burlington-Barre | 16.89% | $60,690 | $78,312 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels-Pearsall | 16.77% | $60,628 | $78,231 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | 16.73% | $60,607 | $78,204 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas | 16.68% | $60,581 | $78,171 |
| Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice | 16.56% | $60,519 | $78,091 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk | 16.51% | $60,493 | $78,057 |
| Omaha-Council Bluffs-Fremont | 16.33% | $60,400 | $77,936 |
| Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega | 16.26% | $60,363 | $77,890 |
| Rest of U.S. | 15.95% | $60,202 | $77,682 |
| For Areas Outside the United States | 0.00% | $51,921 | $66,996 |
Best and lowest locality outcomes for GL-10
Highest-paying areas
Lowest-paying areas
Browse other GL grades in 2020
GL-3 $28,770
GL-4 $32,297
GL-5 $37,141
GL-6 $39,162
GL-7 $42,273
GL-8 $44,064
GL-9 $47,148
GL-10 $51,921
GL-10 questions
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What is the starting salary for GL-10 in 2020?
The base starting salary for GL-10 in 2020 is $51,921 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.