GS-1 Pay — Charlotte-Concord (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the Charlotte-Concord locality pay area for 2026. The Charlotte-Concord area adds 19.67% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $27,026 | $12.95 | $1,036.00 |
| Step 2 | $27,932 | $13.38 | $1,070.40 |
| Step 3 | $28,831 | $13.81 | $1,104.80 |
| Step 4 | $29,726 | $14.24 | $1,139.20 |
| Step 5 | $30,622 | $14.67 | $1,173.60 |
| Step 6 | $31,148 | $14.92 | $1,193.60 |
| Step 7 | $32,037 | $15.35 | $1,228.00 |
| Step 8 | $32,932 | $15.78 | $1,262.40 |
| Step 9 | $32,969 | $15.80 | $1,264.00 |
| Step 10 | $33,804 | $16.20 | $1,296.00 |
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 |
| Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC locality | 19.67% |
| Adjusted annual | $30,622 |
| Per month | $2,552 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,173.60 |
| Hourly | $14.67 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Charlotte-Concord GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Charlotte-Concord
- 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 Charlotte-Concord?
For 2026, GS-1 in Charlotte-Concord ranges from $27,026 at the first step to $33,804 at the top step, with $30,622 near the middle.
How is Charlotte-Concord locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Charlotte-Concord locality percentage of 19.67%, 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 Charlotte-Concord rate remained 19.67%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for Charlotte-Concord are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-CT · effective January 11, 2026 · Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC, 19.67% 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.