GS-10 Pay — Charlotte-Concord (2026)

$78,748
A GS-10 Step 5 in Charlotte-Concord earns $78,748 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-10 in Charlotte-Concord ranges $69,485–$90,326.
Charlotte-Concord locality pay: 19.67% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-10 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-10 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$69,485$33.29$2,663.20
Step 2$71,801$34.40$2,752.00
Step 3$74,116$35.51$2,840.80
Step 4$76,432$36.62$2,929.60
Step 5$78,748$37.73$3,018.40
Step 6$81,063$38.84$3,107.20
Step 7$83,379$39.95$3,196.00
Step 8$85,694$41.06$3,284.80
Step 9$88,010$42.17$3,373.60
Step 10$90,326$43.28$3,462.40

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

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$78,748/yr
Base pay (before locality)$65,804
Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC locality19.67%
Adjusted annual$78,748
Per month$6,562
Bi-weekly$3,018.40
Hourly$37.73

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 Charlotte-Concord?

For 2026, GS-10 in Charlotte-Concord ranges from $69,485 at the first step to $90,326 at the top step, with $78,748 near the middle.

How is Charlotte-Concord locality pay calculated?

The GS-10 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-10 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.