GS-10 Pay — Philadelphia-Reading (2026)
This page shows GS-10 pay in the Philadelphia-Reading locality pay area for 2026. The Philadelphia-Reading area adds 28.99% in locality pay on top of the GS-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $74,897 | $35.89 | $2,871.20 |
| Step 2 | $77,393 | $37.08 | $2,966.40 |
| Step 3 | $79,889 | $38.28 | $3,062.40 |
| Step 4 | $82,385 | $39.48 | $3,158.40 |
| Step 5 | $84,881 | $40.67 | $3,253.60 |
| Step 6 | $87,377 | $41.87 | $3,349.60 |
| Step 7 | $89,872 | $43.06 | $3,444.80 |
| Step 8 | $92,368 | $44.26 | $3,540.80 |
| Step 9 | $94,864 | $45.45 | $3,636.00 |
| Step 10 | $97,360 | $46.65 | $3,732.00 |
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 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD locality | 28.99% |
| Adjusted annual | $84,881 |
| Per month | $7,073 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,253.60 |
| Hourly | $40.67 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Philadelphia-Reading GS scale
- GS-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Philadelphia-Reading
- GS-11 in Philadelphia-Reading
- 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 Philadelphia-Reading?
For 2026, GS-10 in Philadelphia-Reading ranges from $74,897 at the first step to $97,360 at the top step, with $84,881 near the middle.
How is Philadelphia-Reading locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Philadelphia-Reading locality percentage of 28.99%, 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 Philadelphia-Reading rate remained 28.99%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-10 figures for Philadelphia-Reading are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-PHL · effective January 11, 2026 · Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD, 28.99% 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.