GS-1 Pay — Austin-Round Rock (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the Austin-Round Rock locality pay area for 2026. The Austin-Round Rock area adds 20.35% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $27,180 | $13.02 | $1,041.60 |
| Step 2 | $28,091 | $13.46 | $1,076.80 |
| Step 3 | $28,995 | $13.89 | $1,111.20 |
| Step 4 | $29,895 | $14.32 | $1,145.60 |
| Step 5 | $30,796 | $14.76 | $1,180.80 |
| Step 6 | $31,325 | $15.01 | $1,200.80 |
| Step 7 | $32,219 | $15.44 | $1,235.20 |
| Step 8 | $33,119 | $15.87 | $1,269.60 |
| Step 9 | $33,156 | $15.89 | $1,271.20 |
| Step 10 | $33,996 | $16.29 | $1,303.20 |
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) | $25,589 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX locality | 20.35% |
| Adjusted annual | $30,796 |
| Per month | $2,566 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,180.80 |
| Hourly | $14.76 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Austin-Round Rock GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Austin-Round Rock
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Austin-Round Rock?
For 2026, GS-1 in Austin-Round Rock ranges from $27,180 at the first step to $33,996 at the top step, with $30,796 near the middle.
How is Austin-Round Rock locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Austin-Round Rock locality percentage of 20.35%, 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 Austin-Round Rock rate remained 20.35%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for Austin-Round Rock are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-AU · effective January 11, 2026 · Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX, 20.35% 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.