GS-10 Pay — Austin-Round Rock (2026)

$79,195
A GS-10 Step 5 in Austin-Round Rock earns $79,195 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-10 in Austin-Round Rock ranges $69,880–$90,839.
Austin-Round Rock locality pay: 20.35% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-10 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-10 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$69,880$33.48$2,678.40
Step 2$72,209$34.60$2,768.00
Step 3$74,538$35.72$2,857.60
Step 4$76,866$36.83$2,946.40
Step 5$79,195$37.95$3,036.00
Step 6$81,524$39.06$3,124.80
Step 7$83,853$40.18$3,214.40
Step 8$86,181$41.29$3,303.20
Step 9$88,510$42.41$3,392.80
Step 10$90,839$43.53$3,482.40

Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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$79,195/yr
Base pay (before locality)$65,804
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX locality20.35%
Adjusted annual$79,195
Per month$6,600
Bi-weekly$3,036.00
Hourly$37.95

Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does GS-10 make in Austin-Round Rock?

For 2026, GS-10 in Austin-Round Rock ranges from $69,880 at the first step to $90,839 at the top step, with $79,195 near the middle.

How is Austin-Round Rock locality pay calculated?

The GS-10 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-10 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.