GS-11 Pay — Rest of U.S. (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $74,678 | $35.78 | $2,862.40 |
| Step 2 | $77,168 | $36.98 | $2,958.40 |
| Step 3 | $79,658 | $38.17 | $3,053.60 |
| Step 4 | $82,148 | $39.36 | $3,148.80 |
| Step 5 | $84,638 | $40.55 | $3,244.00 |
| Step 6 | $87,128 | $41.75 | $3,340.00 |
| Step 7 | $89,618 | $42.94 | $3,435.20 |
| Step 8 | $92,107 | $44.13 | $3,530.40 |
| Step 9 | $94,597 | $45.33 | $3,626.40 |
| Step 10 | $97,087 | $46.52 | $3,721.60 |
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 |
| Rest of U.S. locality | 17.06% |
| Adjusted annual | $84,638 |
| Per month | $7,053 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,244.00 |
| Hourly | $40.55 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
- GS-11 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Rest of U.S.?
For 2026, GS-11 in Rest of U.S. ranges from $74,678 at the first step to $97,087 at the top step, with $84,638 near the middle.
How is Rest of U.S. locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.