GS-1 Pay — Houston-The Woodlands (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the Houston-The Woodlands locality pay area for 2026. The Houston-The Woodlands area adds 35% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $30,488 | $14.61 | $1,168.80 |
| Step 2 | $31,510 | $15.10 | $1,208.00 |
| Step 3 | $32,524 | $15.58 | $1,246.40 |
| Step 4 | $33,534 | $16.07 | $1,285.60 |
| Step 5 | $34,545 | $16.55 | $1,324.00 |
| Step 6 | $35,138 | $16.84 | $1,347.20 |
| Step 7 | $36,141 | $17.32 | $1,385.60 |
| Step 8 | $37,151 | $17.80 | $1,424.00 |
| Step 9 | $37,193 | $17.82 | $1,425.60 |
| Step 10 | $38,135 | $18.27 | $1,461.60 |
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 |
| Houston-The Woodlands, TX locality | 35% |
| Adjusted annual | $34,545 |
| Per month | $2,879 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,324.00 |
| Hourly | $16.55 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Houston-The Woodlands GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Houston-The Woodlands
- 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 Houston-The Woodlands?
For 2026, GS-1 in Houston-The Woodlands ranges from $30,488 at the first step to $38,135 at the top step, with $34,545 near the middle.
How is Houston-The Woodlands locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Houston-The Woodlands locality percentage of 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 Houston-The Woodlands rate remained 35%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for Houston-The Woodlands are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-HOU · effective January 11, 2026 · Houston-The Woodlands, TX, 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.