GS-14 Pay — Charlotte-Concord (2026)
This page shows GS-14 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-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $128,581 | $61.61 | $4,928.80 |
| Step 2 | $132,867 | $63.66 | $5,092.80 |
| Step 3 | $137,154 | $65.72 | $5,257.60 |
| Step 4 | $141,440 | $67.77 | $5,421.60 |
| Step 5 | $145,727 | $69.83 | $5,586.40 |
| Step 6 | $150,014 | $71.88 | $5,750.40 |
| Step 7 | $154,300 | $73.93 | $5,914.40 |
| Step 8 | $158,587 | $75.99 | $6,079.20 |
| Step 9 | $162,873 | $78.04 | $6,243.20 |
| Step 10 | $167,160 | $80.10 | $6,408.00 |
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 |
| Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC locality | 19.67% |
| Adjusted annual | $145,727 |
| Per month | $12,144 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,586.40 |
| Hourly | $69.83 |
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-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Charlotte-Concord
- GS-15 in Charlotte-Concord
- 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 Charlotte-Concord?
For 2026, GS-14 in Charlotte-Concord ranges from $128,581 at the first step to $167,160 at the top step, with $145,727 near the middle.
How is Charlotte-Concord locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 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-14 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.