GS-10 Pay — Charlotte-Concord (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.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-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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| Base pay (before locality) | $65,804 |
| Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC locality | 19.67% |
| 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.
Related pay tables
- Full Charlotte-Concord GS scale
- GS-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Charlotte-Concord
- GS-11 in Charlotte-Concord
- 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 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.