GS-13 Pay — Raleigh-Durham (2026)
This page shows GS-13 pay in the Raleigh-Durham locality pay area for 2026. The Raleigh-Durham area adds 22.24% in locality pay on top of the GS-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $111,147 | $53.26 | $4,260.80 |
| Step 2 | $114,852 | $55.03 | $4,402.40 |
| Step 3 | $118,557 | $56.81 | $4,544.80 |
| Step 4 | $122,262 | $58.58 | $4,686.40 |
| Step 5 | $125,967 | $60.36 | $4,828.80 |
| Step 6 | $129,672 | $62.13 | $4,970.40 |
| Step 7 | $133,377 | $63.91 | $5,112.80 |
| Step 8 | $137,082 | $65.68 | $5,254.40 |
| Step 9 | $140,787 | $67.46 | $5,396.80 |
| Step 10 | $144,493 | $69.23 | $5,538.40 |
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 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC locality | 22.24% |
| Adjusted annual | $125,967 |
| Per month | $10,497 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,828.80 |
| Hourly | $60.36 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Raleigh-Durham GS scale
- GS-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Raleigh-Durham
- GS-14 in Raleigh-Durham
- 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 Raleigh-Durham?
For 2026, GS-13 in Raleigh-Durham ranges from $111,147 at the first step to $144,493 at the top step, with $125,967 near the middle.
How is Raleigh-Durham locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Raleigh-Durham locality percentage of 22.24%, 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 Raleigh-Durham rate remained 22.24%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-13 figures for Raleigh-Durham are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RA · effective January 11, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC, 22.24% 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.