GS-10 Pay — St. Louis-St. Charles (2026)
This page shows GS-10 pay in the St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay area for 2026. The St. Louis-St. Charles area adds 20.03% in locality pay on top of the GS-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $69,694 | $33.39 | $2,671.20 |
| Step 2 | $72,017 | $34.51 | $2,760.80 |
| Step 3 | $74,339 | $35.62 | $2,849.60 |
| Step 4 | $76,662 | $36.73 | $2,938.40 |
| Step 5 | $78,985 | $37.85 | $3,028.00 |
| Step 6 | $81,307 | $38.96 | $3,116.80 |
| Step 7 | $83,630 | $40.07 | $3,205.60 |
| Step 8 | $85,952 | $41.18 | $3,294.40 |
| Step 9 | $88,275 | $42.30 | $3,384.00 |
| Step 10 | $90,597 | $43.41 | $3,472.80 |
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 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL locality | 20.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $78,985 |
| Per month | $6,582 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,028.00 |
| Hourly | $37.85 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full St. Louis-St. Charles GS scale
- GS-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- GS-11 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- 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 St. Louis-St. Charles?
For 2026, GS-10 in St. Louis-St. Charles ranges from $69,694 at the first step to $90,597 at the top step, with $78,985 near the middle.
How is St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 base rate is multiplied by one plus the St. Louis-St. Charles locality percentage of 20.03%, 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 St. Louis-St. Charles rate remained 20.03%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-10 figures for St. Louis-St. Charles are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SL · effective January 11, 2026 · St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL, 20.03% 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.