GS-14 Pay — Austin-Round Rock (2026)
This page shows GS-14 pay in the Austin-Round Rock locality pay area for 2026. The Austin-Round Rock area adds 20.35% in locality pay on top of the GS-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $129,311 | $61.96 | $4,956.80 |
| Step 2 | $133,622 | $64.03 | $5,122.40 |
| Step 3 | $137,933 | $66.09 | $5,287.20 |
| Step 4 | $142,244 | $68.16 | $5,452.80 |
| Step 5 | $146,555 | $70.22 | $5,617.60 |
| Step 6 | $150,866 | $72.29 | $5,783.20 |
| Step 7 | $155,177 | $74.35 | $5,948.00 |
| Step 8 | $159,488 | $76.42 | $6,113.60 |
| Step 9 | $163,799 | $78.49 | $6,279.20 |
| Step 10 | $168,110 | $80.55 | $6,444.00 |
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) | $121,774 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX locality | 20.35% |
| Adjusted annual | $146,555 |
| Per month | $12,213 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,617.60 |
| Hourly | $70.22 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Austin-Round Rock GS scale
- GS-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Austin-Round Rock
- GS-15 in Austin-Round Rock
- GS-14 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-14 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-14 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-14 make in Austin-Round Rock?
For 2026, GS-14 in Austin-Round Rock ranges from $129,311 at the first step to $168,110 at the top step, with $146,555 near the middle.
How is Austin-Round Rock locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Austin-Round Rock locality percentage of 20.35%, 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 Austin-Round Rock rate remained 20.35%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-14 figures for Austin-Round Rock are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-AU · effective January 11, 2026 · Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX, 20.35% 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.