GS-11 Pay — Washington-Baltimore (2026)
This page shows GS-11 pay in the Washington-Baltimore locality pay area for 2026. The Washington-Baltimore area adds 33.94% in locality pay on top of the GS-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $85,447 | $40.94 | $3,275.20 |
| Step 2 | $88,296 | $42.31 | $3,384.80 |
| Step 3 | $91,145 | $43.67 | $3,493.60 |
| Step 4 | $93,994 | $45.04 | $3,603.20 |
| Step 5 | $96,843 | $46.40 | $3,712.00 |
| Step 6 | $99,692 | $47.77 | $3,821.60 |
| Step 7 | $102,540 | $49.13 | $3,930.40 |
| Step 8 | $105,389 | $50.50 | $4,040.00 |
| Step 9 | $108,238 | $51.86 | $4,148.80 |
| Step 10 | $111,087 | $53.23 | $4,258.40 |
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 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA locality | 33.94% |
| Adjusted annual | $96,843 |
| Per month | $8,070 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,712.00 |
| Hourly | $46.40 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Washington-Baltimore GS scale
- GS-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
- GS-11 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Washington-Baltimore?
For 2026, GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore ranges from $85,447 at the first step to $111,087 at the top step, with $96,843 near the middle.
How is Washington-Baltimore locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Washington-Baltimore locality percentage of 33.94%, 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 Washington-Baltimore rate remained 33.94%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-11 figures for Washington-Baltimore are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-DCB · effective January 11, 2026 · Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA, 33.94% 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.