2022 GL-10 Pay Scale
The 2022 base salary range for GL-10 runs from $53,593 at Step 1 to $69,154 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 2022 GL-10 pay scale.
Current year: 2026 GL-10.
$53,593 GL-10 Step 1 base salary
$69,154 GL-10 Step 10 base salary
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2022 GL-10 step table
This is the nationwide base GL-10 table for 2022. It shows annual salary, biweekly pay, and hourly rate for each step.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $53,593 | $2,061.27 | $25.68 | - |
| Step 2 | $55,322 | $2,127.77 | $26.51 | - |
| Step 3 | $57,051 | $2,194.27 | $27.34 | - |
| Step 4 | $58,780 | $2,260.77 | $28.16 | - |
| Step 5 | $60,509 | $2,327.27 | $28.99 | - |
| Step 6 | $62,238 | $2,393.77 | $29.82 | - |
| Step 7 | $63,967 | $2,460.27 | $30.65 | - |
| Step 8 | $65,696 | $2,526.77 | $31.48 | - |
| Step 9 | $67,425 | $2,593.27 | $32.31 | - |
| Step 10 | $69,154 | $2,659.77 | $33.14 | - |
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 2022. 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 | 42.74% | $76,499 | $98,710 |
| New York-Newark | 35.06% | $72,383 | $93,399 |
| Houston-The Woodlands | 33.96% | $71,793 | $92,639 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | 33.61% | $71,606 | $92,397 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington | 31.53% | $70,491 | $90,958 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | 30.87% | $70,137 | $90,502 |
| State of Alaska | 30.42% | $69,896 | $90,191 |
| Hartford-East Hartford | 30.20% | $69,778 | $90,039 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence | 30.09% | $69,719 | $89,962 |
| Chicago-Naperville | 29.18% | $69,231 | $89,333 |
| Seattle-Tacoma | 28.28% | $68,749 | $88,711 |
| Denver-Aurora | 28.10% | $68,653 | $88,586 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor | 27.86% | $68,524 | $88,420 |
| Sacramento-Roseville | 27.30% | $68,224 | $88,033 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden | 26.95% | $68,036 | $87,791 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 25.68% | $67,356 | $86,913 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul | 25.49% | $67,254 | $86,781 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem | 24.34% | $66,638 | $85,986 |
| Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale | 23.80% | $66,348 | $85,613 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs | 22.63% | $65,721 | $84,804 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha | 21.32% | $65,019 | $83,898 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton | 21.25% | $64,982 | $83,849 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville | 20.94% | $64,815 | $83,635 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary | 20.94% | $64,815 | $83,635 |
| Phoenix-Mesa | 20.84% | $64,762 | $83,566 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean | 20.78% | $64,730 | $83,524 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville | 20.69% | $64,681 | $83,462 |
| Richmond | 20.64% | $64,655 | $83,427 |
| Huntsville-Decatur | 20.45% | $64,553 | $83,296 |
| State of Hawaii | 20.40% | $64,526 | $83,261 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering | 19.93% | $64,274 | $82,936 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton | 19.90% | $64,258 | $82,916 |
| Laredo | 19.85% | $64,231 | $82,881 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown | 18.80% | $63,668 | $82,155 |
| Albany-Schenectady | 18.68% | $63,604 | $82,072 |
| Colorado Springs | 18.42% | $63,465 | $81,892 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington | 18.35% | $63,427 | $81,844 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson | 18.25% | $63,374 | $81,775 |
| Charlotte-Concord | 18.06% | $63,272 | $81,643 |
| Harrisburg-Lebanon | 17.90% | $63,186 | $81,533 |
| Tucson-Nogales | 17.77% | $63,116 | $81,443 |
| Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City | 17.67% | $63,063 | $81,374 |
| Burlington-South Burlington-Barre | 17.62% | $63,036 | $81,339 |
| Davenport-Moline | 17.58% | $63,015 | $81,311 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels-Pearsall | 17.39% | $62,913 | $81,180 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie | 17.26% | $62,843 | $81,090 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk | 17.18% | $62,800 | $81,035 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas | 17.14% | $62,779 | $81,007 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | 17.01% | $62,709 | $80,917 |
| Omaha-Council Bluffs-Fremont | 16.93% | $62,666 | $80,862 |
| Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice | 16.82% | $62,607 | $80,786 |
| Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega | 16.81% | $62,602 | $80,779 |
| Des Moines-Ames-West Des Moines | 16.52% | $62,447 | $80,578 |
| Rest of U.S. | 16.20% | $62,275 | $80,357 |
| For Areas Outside the United States | 0.00% | $53,593 | $69,154 |
Best and lowest locality outcomes for GL-10
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Browse other GL grades in 2022
GL-3 $29,699
GL-4 $33,338
GL-5 $38,335
GL-6 $40,424
GL-7 $43,635
GL-8 $45,483
GL-9 $48,667
GL-10 $53,593
GL-10 questions
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What is the starting salary for GL-10 in 2022?
The base starting salary for GL-10 in 2022 is $53,593 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.