GS-13 Pay — Charlotte-Concord (2026)
This page shows GS-13 pay in the Charlotte-Concord locality pay area for 2026. The Charlotte-Concord area adds 19.67% in locality pay on top of the GS-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $108,810 | $52.14 | $4,171.20 |
| Step 2 | $112,437 | $53.87 | $4,309.60 |
| Step 3 | $116,064 | $55.61 | $4,448.80 |
| Step 4 | $119,692 | $57.35 | $4,588.00 |
| Step 5 | $123,319 | $59.09 | $4,727.20 |
| Step 6 | $126,946 | $60.83 | $4,866.40 |
| Step 7 | $130,573 | $62.56 | $5,004.80 |
| Step 8 | $134,200 | $64.30 | $5,144.00 |
| Step 9 | $137,828 | $66.04 | $5,283.20 |
| Step 10 | $141,455 | $67.78 | $5,422.40 |
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) | $103,049 |
| Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC locality | 19.67% |
| Adjusted annual | $123,319 |
| Per month | $10,277 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,727.20 |
| Hourly | $59.09 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Charlotte-Concord GS scale
- GS-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Charlotte-Concord
- GS-14 in Charlotte-Concord
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-13 make in Charlotte-Concord?
For 2026, GS-13 in Charlotte-Concord ranges from $108,810 at the first step to $141,455 at the top step, with $123,319 near the middle.
How is Charlotte-Concord locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Charlotte-Concord locality percentage of 19.67%, 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 Charlotte-Concord rate remained 19.67%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-13 figures for Charlotte-Concord are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-CT · effective January 11, 2026 · Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC, 19.67% 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.