2026 GL-10 Pay Scale
The 2026 base salary range for GL-10 runs from $59,999 at Step 1 to $77,414 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.
$59,999 GL-10 Step 1 base salary
$77,414 GL-10 Step 10 base salary
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2026 GL-10 step table
This is the nationwide base GL-10 table for 2026. It shows annual salary, biweekly pay, and hourly rate for each step.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $59,999 | $2,307.65 | $28.75 | - |
| Step 2 | $61,934 | $2,382.08 | $29.68 | - |
| Step 3 | $63,869 | $2,456.50 | $30.60 | - |
| Step 4 | $65,804 | $2,530.92 | $31.53 | - |
| Step 5 | $67,739 | $2,605.35 | $32.46 | - |
| Step 6 | $69,674 | $2,679.77 | $33.38 | - |
| Step 7 | $71,609 | $2,754.19 | $34.31 | - |
| Step 8 | $73,544 | $2,828.62 | $35.24 | - |
| Step 9 | $75,479 | $2,903.04 | $36.17 | - |
| Step 10 | $77,414 | $2,977.46 | $37.09 | - |
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 2026. 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% | $87,803 | $113,288 |
| New York-Newark | 37.95% | $82,769 | $106,793 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | 36.47% | $81,881 | $105,647 |
| Houston-The Woodlands | 35.00% | $80,999 | $104,509 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington | 33.94% | $80,363 | $103,688 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | 33.72% | $80,231 | $103,518 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence | 32.58% | $79,547 | $102,635 |
| State of Alaska | 32.36% | $79,415 | $102,465 |
| Hartford-East Hartford | 32.08% | $79,247 | $102,248 |
| Seattle-Tacoma | 31.57% | $78,941 | $101,854 |
| Chicago-Naperville | 30.86% | $78,515 | $101,304 |
| Denver-Aurora | 30.52% | $78,311 | $101,041 |
| Sacramento-Roseville | 29.76% | $77,855 | $100,452 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor | 29.12% | $77,471 | $99,957 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden | 28.99% | $77,393 | $99,856 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul | 27.62% | $76,571 | $98,796 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 27.26% | $76,355 | $98,517 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem | 26.13% | $75,677 | $97,642 |
| Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale | 24.67% | $74,801 | $96,512 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs | 23.79% | $74,273 | $95,831 |
| Phoenix-Mesa | 22.45% | $73,469 | $94,793 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha | 22.42% | $73,451 | $94,770 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean | 22.41% | $73,445 | $94,762 |
| Richmond | 22.28% | $73,367 | $94,662 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary | 22.24% | $73,343 | $94,631 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton | 22.23% | $73,337 | $94,623 |
| State of Hawaii | 22.21% | $73,325 | $94,608 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville | 22.15% | $73,289 | $94,561 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville | 21.93% | $73,157 | $94,391 |
| Huntsville-Decatur | 21.91% | $73,145 | $94,375 |
| Laredo | 21.59% | $72,953 | $94,128 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering | 21.42% | $72,851 | $93,996 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton | 21.03% | $72,617 | $93,694 |
| Albany-Schenectady | 20.77% | $72,461 | $93,493 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown | 20.35% | $72,209 | $93,168 |
| Colorado Springs | 20.15% | $72,089 | $93,013 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington | 20.03% | $72,017 | $92,920 |
| Charlotte-Concord | 19.67% | $71,801 | $92,641 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson | 19.57% | $71,741 | $92,564 |
| Burlington-South Burlington-Barre | 19.45% | $71,669 | $92,471 |
| Harrisburg-Lebanon | 19.43% | $71,657 | $92,456 |
| Tucson-Nogales | 19.28% | $71,567 | $92,339 |
| Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City | 18.97% | $71,381 | $92,099 |
| Davenport-Moline | 18.93% | $71,357 | $92,068 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk | 18.80% | $71,279 | $91,968 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels-Pearsall | 18.78% | $71,267 | $91,952 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas | 18.33% | $70,997 | $91,604 |
| Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega | 18.24% | $70,943 | $91,534 |
| Omaha-Council Bluffs-Fremont | 18.23% | $70,937 | $91,527 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie | 18.15% | $70,889 | $91,465 |
| Des Moines-Ames-West Des Moines | 18.01% | $70,805 | $91,356 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | 17.93% | $70,757 | $91,294 |
| Rochester-Batavia-Seneca Falls | 17.88% | $70,727 | $91,256 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley-Coeur d'Alene | 17.67% | $70,601 | $91,093 |
| Fresno-Madera-Hanford | 17.65% | $70,589 | $91,078 |
| Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice | 17.63% | $70,577 | $91,062 |
| Reno-Fernley | 17.52% | $70,511 | $90,977 |
| Rest of U.S. | 17.06% | $70,235 | $90,621 |
| For Areas Outside the United States | 0.00% | $59,999 | $77,414 |
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Browse other GL grades in 2026
GL-3 $33,252
GL-4 $37,325
GL-5 $42,919
GL-6 $45,256
GL-7 $48,854
GL-8 $50,920
GL-9 $54,485
GL-10 $59,999
GL-10 questions
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What is the starting salary for GL-10 in 2026?
The base starting salary for GL-10 in 2026 is $59,999 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.