GS-10 Pay — Rest of U.S. (2026)
This page shows GS-10 pay in the Rest of U.S. locality pay area for 2026. The Rest of U.S. area adds 17.06% in locality pay on top of the GS-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $67,970 | $32.57 | $2,605.60 |
| Step 2 | $70,235 | $33.65 | $2,692.00 |
| Step 3 | $72,500 | $34.74 | $2,779.20 |
| Step 4 | $74,765 | $35.82 | $2,865.60 |
| Step 5 | $77,030 | $36.91 | $2,952.80 |
| Step 6 | $79,295 | $37.99 | $3,039.20 |
| Step 7 | $81,560 | $39.08 | $3,126.40 |
| Step 8 | $83,825 | $40.17 | $3,213.60 |
| Step 9 | $86,091 | $41.25 | $3,300.00 |
| Step 10 | $88,356 | $42.34 | $3,387.20 |
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 |
| Rest of U.S. locality | 17.06% |
| Adjusted annual | $77,030 |
| Per month | $6,419 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,952.80 |
| Hourly | $36.91 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Rest of U.S. GS scale
- GS-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
- GS-10 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in Rest of U.S.?
For 2026, GS-10 in Rest of U.S. ranges from $67,970 at the first step to $88,356 at the top step, with $77,030 near the middle.
How is Rest of U.S. locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Rest of U.S. locality percentage of 17.06%, 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 Rest of U.S. rate remained 17.06%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-10 figures for Rest of U.S. are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RUS · effective January 11, 2026 · Rest of U.S., 17.06% 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.