GS-14 Pay — Boston-Worcester (2026)
This page shows GS-14 pay in the Boston-Worcester locality pay area for 2026. The Boston-Worcester area adds 32.58% in locality pay on top of the GS-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $142,452 | $68.26 | $5,460.80 |
| Step 2 | $147,201 | $70.53 | $5,642.40 |
| Step 3 | $151,950 | $72.81 | $5,824.80 |
| Step 4 | $156,699 | $75.08 | $6,006.40 |
| Step 5 | $161,448 | $77.36 | $6,188.80 |
| Step 6 | $166,197 | $79.63 | $6,370.40 |
| Step 7 | $170,946 | $81.91 | $6,552.80 |
| Step 8 | $175,695 | $84.19 | $6,735.20 |
| Step 9 | $180,444 | $86.46 | $6,916.80 |
| Step 10 | $185,193 | $88.74 | $7,099.20 |
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 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT-ME-VT locality | 32.58% |
| Adjusted annual | $161,448 |
| Per month | $13,454 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,188.80 |
| Hourly | $77.36 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Boston-Worcester GS scale
- GS-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Boston-Worcester
- GS-15 in Boston-Worcester
- 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 Boston-Worcester?
For 2026, GS-14 in Boston-Worcester ranges from $142,452 at the first step to $185,193 at the top step, with $161,448 near the middle.
How is Boston-Worcester locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Boston-Worcester locality percentage of 32.58%, 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 Boston-Worcester rate remained 32.58%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-14 figures for Boston-Worcester are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-BOS · effective January 11, 2026 · Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT-ME-VT, 32.58% 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.