GS-11 pay scale 2026
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
GS-11 base pay in 2026 runs from $63,795 (step 1) to $82,938 (step 10), before locality pay. The 2026 increase was 1%.
| Locality | Step 1 | Step 4 | Step 7 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rest of U.S. | $74,678 | $82,148 | $89,618 | $97,087 |
| Atlanta–Athens-Clarke County–Sandy Springs | $78,972 | $86,871 | $94,770 | $102,669 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence | $84,579 | $93,039 | $101,499 | $109,959 |
| Chicago-Naperville | $83,482 | $91,832 | $100,182 | $108,533 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | $81,186 | $89,306 | $97,426 | $105,547 |
| Denver-Aurora | $83,265 | $91,594 | $99,922 | $108,251 |
| Houston-The Woodlands | $86,123 | $94,738 | $103,352 | $111,966 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | $87,061 | $95,769 | $104,477 | $113,185 |
| New York-Newark | $88,005 | $96,808 | $105,610 | $114,413 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $85,307 | $93,839 | $102,372 | $110,905 |
| San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland | $93,358 | $102,696 | $112,034 | $121,371 |
| Seattle-Tacoma | $83,935 | $92,331 | $100,726 | $109,122 |
| Washington, DC | $85,447 | $93,994 | $102,540 | $111,087 |
- Biweekly (26 pay periods)
- $3,286.42
- Monthly
- $7,120.58
- Hourly (2,087 hours)
- $40.94
- Overtime hourly (1.5×, capped for higher grades)
- $61.41
- Est. biweekly take-home (single, no TSP/FEHB)
- $2,493.96
2026 OPM tables: base schedule +1.0%, locality percentages unchanged from 2025. Take-home excludes FERS (0.8%–4.4%), TSP and FEHB deductions.
Other grades
GS-1 · GS-2 · GS-3 · GS-4 · GS-5 · GS-6 · GS-7 · GS-8 · GS-9 · GS-10 · GS-12 · GS-13 · GS-14 · GS-15
Frequently asked questions
How much does a GS-11 make in 2026?
$63,795 to $82,938 on the base schedule, plus locality pay from 17.06% (Rest of U.S.) to over 45% in San Jose–San Francisco.
How long between GS-11 steps?
Steps 1–4: one year each; steps 4–7: two years each; steps 7–10: three years each, assuming acceptable performance.
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