GS-14 pay scale 2026
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
GS-14 base pay in 2026 runs from $107,446 (step 1) to $139,684 (step 10), before locality pay. The 2026 increase was 1%.
| Locality | Step 1 | Step 4 | Step 7 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rest of U.S. | $125,776 | $138,356 | $150,935 | $163,514 |
| Atlanta–Athens-Clarke County–Sandy Springs | $133,007 | $146,310 | $159,612 | $172,915 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence | $142,452 | $156,699 | $170,946 | $185,193 |
| Chicago-Naperville | $140,604 | $154,666 | $168,728 | $182,790 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | $136,736 | $150,411 | $164,086 | $177,762 |
| Denver-Aurora | $140,239 | $154,264 | $168,290 | $182,316 |
| Houston-The Woodlands | $145,052 | $159,559 | $174,066 | $188,573 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | $146,632 | $161,297 | $175,962 | $190,627 |
| New York-Newark | $148,222 | $163,046 | $177,870 | $192,694 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $143,677 | $158,046 | $172,416 | $186,785 |
| San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland | $157,236 | $172,962 | $188,688 | $197,200 |
| Seattle-Tacoma | $141,367 | $155,505 | $169,644 | $183,782 |
| Washington, DC | $143,913 | $158,306 | $172,700 | $187,093 |
- Biweekly (26 pay periods)
- $5,535.12
- Monthly
- $11,992.75
- Hourly (2,087 hours)
- $68.96
- Overtime hourly (1.5×, capped for higher grades)
- $103.44
- Est. biweekly take-home (single, no TSP/FEHB)
- $3,929.60
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-11 · GS-12 · GS-13 · GS-15
Frequently asked questions
How much does a GS-14 make in 2026?
$107,446 to $139,684 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-14 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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