GS-11 Pay — Philadelphia-Reading (2026)
This page shows GS-11 pay in the Philadelphia-Reading locality pay area for 2026. The Philadelphia-Reading area adds 28.99% in locality pay on top of the GS-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $82,289 | $39.43 | $3,154.40 |
| Step 2 | $85,033 | $40.74 | $3,259.20 |
| Step 3 | $87,776 | $42.06 | $3,364.80 |
| Step 4 | $90,520 | $43.37 | $3,469.60 |
| Step 5 | $93,264 | $44.69 | $3,575.20 |
| Step 6 | $96,007 | $46.00 | $3,680.00 |
| Step 7 | $98,751 | $47.32 | $3,785.60 |
| Step 8 | $101,494 | $48.63 | $3,890.40 |
| Step 9 | $104,238 | $49.95 | $3,996.00 |
| Step 10 | $106,982 | $51.26 | $4,100.80 |
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) | $72,303 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD locality | 28.99% |
| Adjusted annual | $93,264 |
| Per month | $7,772 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,575.20 |
| Hourly | $44.69 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Philadelphia-Reading GS scale
- GS-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Philadelphia-Reading
- GS-12 in Philadelphia-Reading
- 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 Philadelphia-Reading?
For 2026, GS-11 in Philadelphia-Reading ranges from $82,289 at the first step to $106,982 at the top step, with $93,264 near the middle.
How is Philadelphia-Reading locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Philadelphia-Reading locality percentage of 28.99%, 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 Philadelphia-Reading rate remained 28.99%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-11 figures for Philadelphia-Reading are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-PHL · effective January 11, 2026 · Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD, 28.99% 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.