GS-7 pay scale 2026
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
GS-7 base pay in 2026 runs from $43,106 (step 1) to $56,039 (step 10), before locality pay. The 2026 increase was 1%.
| Locality | Step 1 | Step 4 | Step 7 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rest of U.S. | $50,460 | $55,506 | $60,553 | $65,599 |
| Atlanta–Athens-Clarke County–Sandy Springs | $53,361 | $58,698 | $64,034 | $69,371 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence | $57,150 | $62,865 | $68,581 | $74,297 |
| Chicago-Naperville | $56,409 | $62,050 | $67,691 | $73,333 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | $54,857 | $60,343 | $65,829 | $71,315 |
| Denver-Aurora | $56,262 | $61,889 | $67,515 | $73,142 |
| Houston-The Woodlands | $58,193 | $64,013 | $69,833 | $75,653 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | $58,827 | $64,710 | $70,593 | $76,476 |
| New York-Newark | $59,465 | $65,412 | $71,359 | $77,306 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $57,641 | $63,406 | $69,171 | $74,935 |
| San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland | $63,081 | $69,390 | $75,699 | $82,007 |
| Seattle-Tacoma | $56,715 | $62,387 | $68,059 | $73,731 |
| Washington, DC | $57,736 | $63,510 | $69,284 | $75,059 |
- Biweekly (26 pay periods)
- $2,220.62
- Monthly
- $4,811.33
- Hourly (2,087 hours)
- $27.66
- Overtime hourly (1.5×, capped for higher grades)
- $41.49
- Est. biweekly take-home (single, no TSP/FEHB)
- $1,771.74
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-8 · GS-9 · GS-10 · GS-11 · GS-12 · GS-13 · GS-14 · GS-15
Frequently asked questions
How much does a GS-7 make in 2026?
$43,106 to $56,039 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-7 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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