GS-10 Pay — Pittsburgh-New Castle (2026)
This page shows GS-10 pay in the Pittsburgh-New Castle locality pay area for 2026. The Pittsburgh-New Castle area adds 21.03% in locality pay on top of the GS-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $70,275 | $33.67 | $2,693.60 |
| Step 2 | $72,617 | $34.79 | $2,783.20 |
| Step 3 | $74,959 | $35.92 | $2,873.60 |
| Step 4 | $77,301 | $37.04 | $2,963.20 |
| Step 5 | $79,643 | $38.16 | $3,052.80 |
| Step 6 | $81,985 | $39.28 | $3,142.40 |
| Step 7 | $84,326 | $40.41 | $3,232.80 |
| Step 8 | $86,668 | $41.53 | $3,322.40 |
| Step 9 | $89,010 | $42.65 | $3,412.00 |
| Step 10 | $91,352 | $43.77 | $3,501.60 |
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 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV locality | 21.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $79,643 |
| Per month | $6,637 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,052.80 |
| Hourly | $38.16 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Pittsburgh-New Castle GS scale
- GS-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- GS-11 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- 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 Pittsburgh-New Castle?
For 2026, GS-10 in Pittsburgh-New Castle ranges from $70,275 at the first step to $91,352 at the top step, with $79,643 near the middle.
How is Pittsburgh-New Castle locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Pittsburgh-New Castle locality percentage of 21.03%, 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 Pittsburgh-New Castle rate remained 21.03%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-10 figures for Pittsburgh-New Castle are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-PIT · effective January 11, 2026 · Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV, 21.03% 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.