GS-11 Pay — St. Louis-St. Charles (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $76,573 | $36.69 | $2,935.20 |
| Step 2 | $79,126 | $37.91 | $3,032.80 |
| Step 3 | $81,679 | $39.14 | $3,131.20 |
| Step 4 | $84,232 | $40.36 | $3,228.80 |
| Step 5 | $86,785 | $41.58 | $3,326.40 |
| Step 6 | $89,338 | $42.81 | $3,424.80 |
| Step 7 | $91,891 | $44.03 | $3,522.40 |
| Step 8 | $94,444 | $45.25 | $3,620.00 |
| Step 9 | $96,997 | $46.48 | $3,718.40 |
| Step 10 | $99,550 | $47.70 | $3,816.00 |
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 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL locality | 20.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $86,785 |
| Per month | $7,232 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,326.40 |
| Hourly | $41.58 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- GS-12 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- 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 St. Louis-St. Charles?
For 2026, GS-11 in St. Louis-St. Charles ranges from $76,573 at the first step to $99,550 at the top step, with $86,785 near the middle.
How is St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.