2021 GL-10 Pay Scale
The 2021 base salary range for GL-10 runs from $52,440 at Step 1 to $67,668 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 2021 GL-10 pay scale.
Current year: 2026 GL-10.
$52,440 GL-10 Step 1 base salary
$67,668 GL-10 Step 10 base salary
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2021 GL-10 step table
This is the nationwide base GL-10 table for 2021. It shows annual salary, biweekly pay, and hourly rate for each step.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $52,440 | $2,016.92 | $25.13 | - |
| Step 2 | $54,132 | $2,082.00 | $25.94 | - |
| Step 3 | $55,824 | $2,147.08 | $26.75 | - |
| Step 4 | $57,516 | $2,212.15 | $27.56 | - |
| Step 5 | $59,208 | $2,277.23 | $28.37 | - |
| Step 6 | $60,900 | $2,342.31 | $29.18 | - |
| Step 7 | $62,592 | $2,407.38 | $29.99 | - |
| Step 8 | $64,284 | $2,472.46 | $30.80 | - |
| Step 9 | $65,976 | $2,537.54 | $31.61 | - |
| Step 10 | $67,668 | $2,602.62 | $32.42 | - |
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 2021. 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% | $74,171 | $95,710 |
| New York-Newark | 33.98% | $70,259 | $90,662 |
| Houston-The Woodlands | 33.32% | $69,913 | $90,215 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | 32.41% | $69,436 | $89,599 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington | 30.48% | $68,424 | $88,293 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | 29.77% | $68,051 | $87,813 |
| State of Alaska | 29.67% | $67,999 | $87,745 |
| Hartford-East Hartford | 29.49% | $67,905 | $87,623 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence | 29.11% | $67,705 | $87,366 |
| Chicago-Naperville | 28.59% | $67,433 | $87,014 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor | 27.32% | $66,767 | $86,155 |
| Denver-Aurora | 27.13% | $66,667 | $86,026 |
| Seattle-Tacoma | 27.02% | $66,609 | $85,952 |
| Sacramento-Roseville | 26.37% | $66,268 | $85,512 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden | 26.04% | $66,095 | $85,289 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 24.98% | $65,540 | $84,571 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul | 24.66% | $65,372 | $84,355 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem | 23.74% | $64,889 | $83,732 |
| Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale | 23.51% | $64,769 | $83,577 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs | 22.16% | $64,061 | $82,663 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha | 20.96% | $63,431 | $81,851 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton | 20.82% | $63,358 | $81,756 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville | 20.55% | $63,216 | $81,574 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary | 20.49% | $63,185 | $81,533 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean | 20.20% | $63,033 | $81,337 |
| Phoenix-Mesa | 20.12% | $62,991 | $81,283 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville | 20.02% | $62,938 | $81,215 |
| Richmond | 19.95% | $62,902 | $81,168 |
| Huntsville-Decatur | 19.85% | $62,849 | $81,100 |
| State of Hawaii | 19.56% | $62,697 | $80,904 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton | 19.40% | $62,613 | $80,796 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering | 19.18% | $62,498 | $80,647 |
| Laredo | 18.88% | $62,341 | $80,444 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown | 18.17% | $61,968 | $79,963 |
| Albany-Schenectady | 17.88% | $61,816 | $79,767 |
| Colorado Springs | 17.78% | $61,764 | $79,699 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson | 17.68% | $61,711 | $79,632 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington | 17.65% | $61,696 | $79,611 |
| Charlotte-Concord | 17.44% | $61,586 | $79,469 |
| Harrisburg-Lebanon | 17.20% | $61,460 | $79,307 |
| Tucson-Nogales | 17.19% | $61,454 | $79,300 |
| Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City | 17.13% | $61,423 | $79,260 |
| Davenport-Moline | 17.04% | $61,376 | $79,199 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie | 16.92% | $61,313 | $79,117 |
| Burlington-South Burlington-Barre | 16.89% | $61,297 | $79,097 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels-Pearsall | 16.77% | $61,234 | $79,016 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | 16.73% | $61,213 | $78,989 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas | 16.68% | $61,187 | $78,955 |
| Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice | 16.56% | $61,124 | $78,874 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk | 16.51% | $61,098 | $78,840 |
| Omaha-Council Bluffs-Fremont | 16.33% | $61,003 | $78,718 |
| Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega | 16.26% | $60,967 | $78,671 |
| Des Moines-Ames-West Des Moines | 15.95% | $60,804 | $78,461 |
| Rest of U.S. | 15.95% | $60,804 | $78,461 |
| For Areas Outside the United States | 0.00% | $52,440 | $67,668 |
Best and lowest locality outcomes for GL-10
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Browse other GL grades in 2021
GL-3 $29,058
GL-4 $32,620
GL-5 $37,512
GL-6 $39,553
GL-7 $42,698
GL-8 $44,505
GL-9 $47,619
GL-10 $52,440
GL-10 questions
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What is the starting salary for GL-10 in 2021?
The base starting salary for GL-10 in 2021 is $52,440 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.