2025 GL-10 Pay Scale
The 2025 base salary range for GL-10 runs from $59,405 at Step 1 to $76,649 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 2025 GL-10 pay scale.
Current year: 2026 GL-10.
$59,405 GL-10 Step 1 base salary
$76,649 GL-10 Step 10 base salary
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2025 GL-10 step table
This is the nationwide base GL-10 table for 2025. It shows annual salary, biweekly pay, and hourly rate for each step.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $59,405 | $2,284.81 | $28.46 | - |
| Step 2 | $61,321 | $2,358.50 | $29.38 | - |
| Step 3 | $63,237 | $2,432.19 | $30.30 | - |
| Step 4 | $65,153 | $2,505.88 | $31.22 | - |
| Step 5 | $67,069 | $2,579.58 | $32.14 | - |
| Step 6 | $68,985 | $2,653.27 | $33.05 | - |
| Step 7 | $70,901 | $2,726.96 | $33.97 | - |
| Step 8 | $72,817 | $2,800.65 | $34.89 | - |
| Step 9 | $74,733 | $2,874.35 | $35.81 | - |
| Step 10 | $76,649 | $2,948.04 | $36.73 | - |
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 2025. 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 | 46.34% | $86,933 | $112,168 |
| New York-Newark | 37.95% | $81,949 | $105,737 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | 36.47% | $81,070 | $104,603 |
| Houston-The Woodlands | 35.00% | $80,197 | $103,476 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington | 33.94% | $79,567 | $102,664 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | 33.72% | $79,436 | $102,495 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence | 32.58% | $78,759 | $101,621 |
| State of Alaska | 32.36% | $78,628 | $101,453 |
| Hartford-East Hartford | 32.08% | $78,462 | $101,238 |
| Seattle-Tacoma | 31.57% | $78,159 | $100,847 |
| Chicago-Naperville | 30.86% | $77,737 | $100,303 |
| Denver-Aurora | 30.52% | $77,535 | $100,042 |
| Sacramento-Roseville | 29.76% | $77,084 | $99,460 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor | 29.12% | $76,704 | $98,969 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden | 28.99% | $76,627 | $98,870 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul | 27.62% | $75,813 | $97,819 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 27.26% | $75,599 | $97,544 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem | 26.13% | $74,928 | $96,677 |
| Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale | 24.67% | $74,060 | $95,558 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs | 23.79% | $73,537 | $94,884 |
| Phoenix-Mesa | 22.45% | $72,741 | $93,857 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha | 22.42% | $72,724 | $93,834 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean | 22.41% | $72,718 | $93,826 |
| Richmond | 22.28% | $72,640 | $93,726 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary | 22.24% | $72,617 | $93,696 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton | 22.23% | $72,611 | $93,688 |
| State of Hawaii | 22.21% | $72,599 | $93,673 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville | 22.15% | $72,563 | $93,627 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville | 21.93% | $72,433 | $93,458 |
| Huntsville-Decatur | 21.91% | $72,421 | $93,443 |
| Laredo | 21.59% | $72,231 | $93,198 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering | 21.42% | $72,130 | $93,067 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton | 21.03% | $71,898 | $92,768 |
| Albany-Schenectady | 20.77% | $71,743 | $92,569 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown | 20.35% | $71,494 | $92,247 |
| Colorado Springs | 20.15% | $71,375 | $92,094 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington | 20.03% | $71,304 | $92,002 |
| Charlotte-Concord | 19.67% | $71,090 | $91,726 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson | 19.57% | $71,031 | $91,649 |
| Burlington-South Burlington-Barre | 19.45% | $70,959 | $91,557 |
| Harrisburg-Lebanon | 19.43% | $70,947 | $91,542 |
| Tucson-Nogales | 19.28% | $70,858 | $91,427 |
| Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City | 18.97% | $70,674 | $91,189 |
| Davenport-Moline | 18.93% | $70,650 | $91,159 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk | 18.80% | $70,573 | $91,059 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels-Pearsall | 18.78% | $70,561 | $91,044 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas | 18.33% | $70,294 | $90,699 |
| Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega | 18.24% | $70,240 | $90,630 |
| Omaha-Council Bluffs-Fremont | 18.23% | $70,235 | $90,622 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie | 18.15% | $70,187 | $90,561 |
| Des Moines-Ames-West Des Moines | 18.01% | $70,104 | $90,453 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | 17.93% | $70,056 | $90,392 |
| Rochester-Batavia-Seneca Falls | 17.88% | $70,027 | $90,354 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley-Coeur d'Alene | 17.67% | $69,902 | $90,193 |
| Fresno-Madera-Hanford | 17.65% | $69,890 | $90,178 |
| Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice | 17.63% | $69,878 | $90,162 |
| Reno-Fernley | 17.52% | $69,813 | $90,078 |
| Rest of U.S. | 17.06% | $69,539 | $89,725 |
| For Areas Outside the United States | 0.00% | $59,405 | $76,649 |
Best and lowest locality outcomes for GL-10
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Browse other GL grades in 2025
GL-3 $32,918
GL-4 $36,957
GL-5 $42,490
GL-6 $44,807
GL-7 $48,371
GL-8 $50,417
GL-9 $53,945
GL-10 $59,405
GL-10 questions
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What is the starting salary for GL-10 in 2025?
The base starting salary for GL-10 in 2025 is $59,405 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.