GS-10 Pay — Des Moines-Ames (2026)
This page shows GS-10 pay in the Des Moines-Ames locality pay area for 2026. The Des Moines-Ames area adds 18.01% in locality pay on top of the GS-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $68,521 | $32.83 | $2,626.40 |
| Step 2 | $70,805 | $33.93 | $2,714.40 |
| Step 3 | $73,088 | $35.02 | $2,801.60 |
| Step 4 | $75,372 | $36.11 | $2,888.80 |
| Step 5 | $77,655 | $37.21 | $2,976.80 |
| Step 6 | $79,939 | $38.30 | $3,064.00 |
| Step 7 | $82,222 | $39.40 | $3,152.00 |
| Step 8 | $84,506 | $40.49 | $3,239.20 |
| Step 9 | $86,789 | $41.59 | $3,327.20 |
| Step 10 | $89,073 | $42.68 | $3,414.40 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $65,804 |
| Des Moines-Ames-West Des Moines, IA locality | 18.01% |
| Adjusted annual | $77,655 |
| Per month | $6,471 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,976.80 |
| Hourly | $37.21 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Des Moines-Ames GS scale
- GS-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Des Moines-Ames
- GS-11 in Des Moines-Ames
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in Des Moines-Ames?
For 2026, GS-10 in Des Moines-Ames ranges from $68,521 at the first step to $89,073 at the top step, with $77,655 near the middle.
How is Des Moines-Ames locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Des Moines-Ames locality percentage of 18.01%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Des Moines-Ames rate remained 18.01%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-10 figures for Des Moines-Ames are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-DM · effective January 11, 2026 · Des Moines-Ames-West Des Moines, IA, 18.01% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.