GS-10 Pay — Raleigh-Durham (2026)
This page shows GS-10 pay in the Raleigh-Durham locality pay area for 2026. The Raleigh-Durham area adds 22.24% in locality pay on top of the GS-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $70,977 | $34.01 | $2,720.80 |
| Step 2 | $73,343 | $35.14 | $2,811.20 |
| Step 3 | $75,708 | $36.28 | $2,902.40 |
| Step 4 | $78,073 | $37.41 | $2,992.80 |
| Step 5 | $80,439 | $38.54 | $3,083.20 |
| Step 6 | $82,804 | $39.68 | $3,174.40 |
| Step 7 | $85,169 | $40.81 | $3,264.80 |
| Step 8 | $87,535 | $41.94 | $3,355.20 |
| Step 9 | $89,900 | $43.08 | $3,446.40 |
| Step 10 | $92,266 | $44.21 | $3,536.80 |
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 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC locality | 22.24% |
| Adjusted annual | $80,439 |
| Per month | $6,703 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,083.20 |
| Hourly | $38.54 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Raleigh-Durham GS scale
- GS-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Raleigh-Durham
- GS-11 in Raleigh-Durham
- 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 Raleigh-Durham?
For 2026, GS-10 in Raleigh-Durham ranges from $70,977 at the first step to $92,266 at the top step, with $80,439 near the middle.
How is Raleigh-Durham locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Raleigh-Durham locality percentage of 22.24%, 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 Raleigh-Durham rate remained 22.24%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-10 figures for Raleigh-Durham are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RA · effective January 11, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC, 22.24% 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.