GS-10 Pay — Atlanta- (2026)
This page shows GS-10 pay in the Atlanta- locality pay area for 2026. The Atlanta- area adds 23.79% in locality pay on top of the GS-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $71,877 | $34.44 | $2,755.20 |
| Step 2 | $74,273 | $35.59 | $2,847.20 |
| Step 3 | $76,668 | $36.74 | $2,939.20 |
| Step 4 | $79,063 | $37.88 | $3,030.40 |
| Step 5 | $81,459 | $39.03 | $3,122.40 |
| Step 6 | $83,854 | $40.18 | $3,214.40 |
| Step 7 | $86,249 | $41.33 | $3,306.40 |
| Step 8 | $88,645 | $42.47 | $3,397.60 |
| Step 9 | $91,040 | $43.62 | $3,489.60 |
| Step 10 | $93,435 | $44.77 | $3,581.60 |
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) | $65,804 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL locality | 23.79% |
| Adjusted annual | $81,459 |
| Per month | $6,788 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,122.40 |
| Hourly | $39.03 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Atlanta- GS scale
- GS-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Atlanta-
- GS-11 in Atlanta-
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in Atlanta-?
For 2026, GS-10 in Atlanta- ranges from $71,877 at the first step to $93,435 at the top step, with $81,459 near the middle.
How is Atlanta- locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Atlanta- locality percentage of 23.79%, 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 Atlanta- rate remained 23.79%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-10 figures for Atlanta- are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-ATL · effective January 11, 2026 · Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL, 23.79% 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.