2024 GL-10 Pay Scale
The 2024 base salary range for GL-10 runs from $58,412 at Step 1 to $75,368 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 2024 GL-10 pay scale.
Current year: 2026 GL-10.
$58,412 GL-10 Step 1 base salary
$75,368 GL-10 Step 10 base salary
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2024 GL-10 step table
This is the nationwide base GL-10 table for 2024. It shows annual salary, biweekly pay, and hourly rate for each step.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $58,412 | $2,246.62 | $27.99 | - |
| Step 2 | $60,296 | $2,319.08 | $28.89 | - |
| Step 3 | $62,180 | $2,391.54 | $29.79 | - |
| Step 4 | $64,064 | $2,464.00 | $30.70 | - |
| Step 5 | $65,948 | $2,536.46 | $31.60 | - |
| Step 6 | $67,832 | $2,608.92 | $32.50 | - |
| Step 7 | $69,716 | $2,681.38 | $33.40 | - |
| Step 8 | $71,600 | $2,753.85 | $34.31 | - |
| Step 9 | $73,484 | $2,826.31 | $35.21 | - |
| Step 10 | $75,368 | $2,898.77 | $36.11 | - |
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 2024. 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 | 45.41% | $84,937 | $109,593 |
| New York-Newark | 37.24% | $80,165 | $103,435 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | 35.84% | $79,347 | $102,380 |
| Houston-The Woodlands | 34.72% | $78,693 | $101,536 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington | 33.26% | $77,840 | $100,435 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | 33.05% | $77,717 | $100,277 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence | 31.97% | $77,086 | $99,463 |
| State of Alaska | 31.96% | $77,080 | $99,456 |
| Hartford-East Hartford | 31.62% | $76,882 | $99,199 |
| Seattle-Tacoma | 30.81% | $76,409 | $98,589 |
| Chicago-Naperville | 30.41% | $76,175 | $98,287 |
| Denver-Aurora | 29.88% | $75,866 | $97,888 |
| Sacramento-Roseville | 29.16% | $75,445 | $97,345 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor | 28.82% | $75,246 | $97,089 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden | 28.55% | $75,089 | $96,886 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul | 27.15% | $74,271 | $95,830 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 26.91% | $74,131 | $95,650 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem | 25.66% | $73,401 | $94,707 |
| Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale | 24.42% | $72,676 | $93,773 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs | 23.45% | $72,110 | $93,042 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha | 22.15% | $71,350 | $92,062 |
| Phoenix-Mesa | 22.02% | $71,274 | $91,964 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton | 22.01% | $71,268 | $91,956 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean | 21.99% | $71,257 | $91,941 |
| Richmond | 21.91% | $71,210 | $91,881 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary | 21.90% | $71,204 | $91,874 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville | 21.80% | $71,146 | $91,798 |
| State of Hawaii | 21.79% | $71,140 | $91,791 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville | 21.69% | $71,082 | $91,715 |
| Huntsville-Decatur | 21.48% | $70,959 | $91,557 |
| Laredo | 21.33% | $70,871 | $91,444 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering | 21.14% | $70,760 | $91,301 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton | 20.78% | $70,550 | $91,029 |
| Albany-Schenectady | 20.25% | $70,240 | $90,630 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown | 19.99% | $70,089 | $90,434 |
| Colorado Springs | 19.73% | $69,937 | $90,238 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington | 19.63% | $69,878 | $90,163 |
| Charlotte-Concord | 19.26% | $69,662 | $89,884 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson | 19.23% | $69,645 | $89,861 |
| Harrisburg-Lebanon | 19.10% | $69,569 | $89,763 |
| Burlington-South Burlington-Barre | 18.97% | $69,493 | $89,665 |
| Tucson-Nogales | 18.92% | $69,464 | $89,628 |
| Davenport-Moline | 18.66% | $69,312 | $89,432 |
| Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City | 18.65% | $69,306 | $89,424 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels-Pearsall | 18.49% | $69,212 | $89,304 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk | 18.46% | $69,195 | $89,281 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas | 18.05% | $68,955 | $88,972 |
| Omaha-Council Bluffs-Fremont | 17.94% | $68,891 | $88,889 |
| Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega | 17.91% | $68,874 | $88,866 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie | 17.89% | $68,862 | $88,851 |
| Des Moines-Ames-West Des Moines | 17.68% | $68,739 | $88,693 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | 17.60% | $68,693 | $88,633 |
| Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice | 17.40% | $68,576 | $88,482 |
| Rochester-Batavia-Seneca Falls | 17.35% | $68,546 | $88,444 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley-Coeur d'Alene | 17.18% | $68,447 | $88,316 |
| Fresno-Madera-Hanford | 17.15% | $68,430 | $88,294 |
| Reno-Fernley | 17.11% | $68,406 | $88,263 |
| Rest of U.S. | 16.82% | $68,237 | $88,045 |
| For Areas Outside the United States | 0.00% | $58,412 | $75,368 |
Best and lowest locality outcomes for GL-10
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Browse other GL grades in 2024
GL-3 $32,369
GL-4 $36,334
GL-5 $41,781
GL-6 $44,060
GL-7 $47,562
GL-8 $49,573
GL-9 $53,043
GL-10 $58,412
GL-10 questions
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What is the starting salary for GL-10 in 2024?
The base starting salary for GL-10 in 2024 is $58,412 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.