GS-11 Pay — Boston-Worcester (2026)
This page shows GS-11 pay in the Boston-Worcester locality pay area for 2026. The Boston-Worcester area adds 32.58% in locality pay on top of the GS-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $84,579 | $40.53 | $3,242.40 |
| Step 2 | $87,399 | $41.88 | $3,350.40 |
| Step 3 | $90,219 | $43.23 | $3,458.40 |
| Step 4 | $93,039 | $44.58 | $3,566.40 |
| Step 5 | $95,859 | $45.93 | $3,674.40 |
| Step 6 | $98,679 | $47.28 | $3,782.40 |
| Step 7 | $101,499 | $48.63 | $3,890.40 |
| Step 8 | $104,319 | $49.99 | $3,999.20 |
| Step 9 | $107,139 | $51.34 | $4,107.20 |
| Step 10 | $109,959 | $52.69 | $4,215.20 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
Check another grade, step or locality
| Base pay (before locality) | $72,303 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT-ME-VT locality | 32.58% |
| Adjusted annual | $95,859 |
| Per month | $7,988 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,674.40 |
| Hourly | $45.93 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Boston-Worcester GS scale
- GS-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Boston-Worcester
- GS-12 in Boston-Worcester
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Boston-Worcester?
For 2026, GS-11 in Boston-Worcester ranges from $84,579 at the first step to $109,959 at the top step, with $95,859 near the middle.
How is Boston-Worcester locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Boston-Worcester locality percentage of 32.58%, 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 Boston-Worcester rate remained 32.58%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-11 figures for Boston-Worcester are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-BOS · effective January 11, 2026 · Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT-ME-VT, 32.58% 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.