2023 GL-10 Pay Scale
The 2023 base salary range for GL-10 runs from $55,790 at Step 1 to $71,990 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 2023 GL-10 pay scale.
Current year: 2026 GL-10.
$55,790 GL-10 Step 1 base salary
$71,990 GL-10 Step 10 base salary
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2023 GL-10 step table
This is the nationwide base GL-10 table for 2023. It shows annual salary, biweekly pay, and hourly rate for each step.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $55,790 | $2,145.77 | $26.73 | - |
| Step 2 | $57,590 | $2,215.00 | $27.59 | - |
| Step 3 | $59,390 | $2,284.23 | $28.46 | - |
| Step 4 | $61,190 | $2,353.46 | $29.32 | - |
| Step 5 | $62,990 | $2,422.69 | $30.18 | - |
| Step 6 | $64,790 | $2,491.92 | $31.04 | - |
| Step 7 | $66,590 | $2,561.15 | $31.91 | - |
| Step 8 | $68,390 | $2,630.38 | $32.77 | - |
| Step 9 | $70,190 | $2,699.62 | $33.63 | - |
| Step 10 | $71,990 | $2,768.85 | $34.49 | - |
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 2023. 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 | 44.15% | $80,421 | $103,774 |
| New York-Newark | 36.16% | $75,964 | $98,022 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | 34.89% | $75,255 | $97,107 |
| Houston-The Woodlands | 34.47% | $75,021 | $96,805 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington | 32.49% | $73,916 | $95,380 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | 32.01% | $73,648 | $95,034 |
| State of Alaska | 31.32% | $73,263 | $94,537 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence | 31.05% | $73,113 | $94,343 |
| Hartford-East Hartford | 30.91% | $73,035 | $94,242 |
| Chicago-Naperville | 29.79% | $72,410 | $93,436 |
| Seattle-Tacoma | 29.57% | $72,287 | $93,277 |
| Denver-Aurora | 29.05% | $71,997 | $92,903 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor | 28.37% | $71,618 | $92,414 |
| Sacramento-Roseville | 28.30% | $71,579 | $92,363 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden | 27.84% | $71,322 | $92,032 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul | 26.39% | $70,513 | $90,988 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 26.37% | $70,502 | $90,974 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem | 24.98% | $69,726 | $89,973 |
| Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale | 24.14% | $69,258 | $89,368 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs | 23.02% | $68,633 | $88,562 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha | 21.74% | $67,919 | $87,641 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton | 21.69% | $67,891 | $87,605 |
| Phoenix-Mesa | 21.44% | $67,751 | $87,425 |
| Richmond | 21.38% | $67,718 | $87,381 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary | 21.37% | $67,712 | $87,374 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean | 21.35% | $67,701 | $87,360 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville | 21.35% | $67,701 | $87,360 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville | 21.27% | $67,657 | $87,302 |
| State of Hawaii | 21.17% | $67,601 | $87,230 |
| Huntsville-Decatur | 20.96% | $67,484 | $87,079 |
| Laredo | 20.64% | $67,305 | $86,849 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering | 20.59% | $67,277 | $86,813 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton | 20.37% | $67,154 | $86,654 |
| Albany-Schenectady | 19.45% | $66,641 | $85,992 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown | 19.40% | $66,613 | $85,956 |
| Colorado Springs | 19.11% | $66,451 | $85,747 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington | 19.10% | $66,446 | $85,740 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson | 18.76% | $66,256 | $85,495 |
| Charlotte-Concord | 18.63% | $66,184 | $85,402 |
| Harrisburg-Lebanon | 18.59% | $66,161 | $85,373 |
| Tucson-Nogales | 18.40% | $66,055 | $85,236 |
| Burlington-South Burlington-Barre | 18.31% | $66,005 | $85,171 |
| Davenport-Moline | 18.21% | $65,949 | $85,099 |
| Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City | 18.18% | $65,933 | $85,078 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels-Pearsall | 18.00% | $65,832 | $84,948 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk | 17.94% | $65,799 | $84,905 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas | 17.63% | $65,626 | $84,682 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie | 17.57% | $65,592 | $84,639 |
| Omaha-Council Bluffs-Fremont | 17.52% | $65,564 | $84,603 |
| Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega | 17.41% | $65,503 | $84,523 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | 17.30% | $65,442 | $84,444 |
| Des Moines-Ames-West Des Moines | 17.13% | $65,347 | $84,322 |
| Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice | 17.10% | $65,330 | $84,300 |
| Rest of U.S. | 16.50% | $64,995 | $83,868 |
| For Areas Outside the United States | 0.00% | $55,790 | $71,990 |
Best and lowest locality outcomes for GL-10
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Lowest-paying areas
Browse other GL grades in 2023
GL-3 $30,918
GL-4 $34,705
GL-5 $39,910
GL-6 $42,080
GL-7 $45,426
GL-8 $47,349
GL-9 $50,662
GL-10 $55,790
GL-10 questions
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What is the starting salary for GL-10 in 2023?
The base starting salary for GL-10 in 2023 is $55,790 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.