GS-14 Pay — Houston-The Woodlands (2026)
This page shows GS-14 pay in the Houston-The Woodlands locality pay area for 2026. The Houston-The Woodlands area adds 35% in locality pay on top of the GS-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $145,052 | $69.50 | $5,560.00 |
| Step 2 | $149,888 | $71.82 | $5,745.60 |
| Step 3 | $154,724 | $74.14 | $5,931.20 |
| Step 4 | $159,559 | $76.45 | $6,116.00 |
| Step 5 | $164,395 | $78.77 | $6,301.60 |
| Step 6 | $169,231 | $81.09 | $6,487.20 |
| Step 7 | $174,066 | $83.40 | $6,672.00 |
| Step 8 | $178,902 | $85.72 | $6,857.60 |
| Step 9 | $183,738 | $88.04 | $7,043.20 |
| Step 10 | $188,573 | $90.36 | $7,228.80 |
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 |
| Houston-The Woodlands, TX locality | 35% |
| Adjusted annual | $164,395 |
| Per month | $13,700 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,301.60 |
| Hourly | $78.77 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Houston-The Woodlands GS scale
- GS-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Houston-The Woodlands
- GS-15 in Houston-The Woodlands
- 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 Houston-The Woodlands?
For 2026, GS-14 in Houston-The Woodlands ranges from $145,052 at the first step to $188,573 at the top step, with $164,395 near the middle.
How is Houston-The Woodlands locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Houston-The Woodlands locality percentage of 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 Houston-The Woodlands rate remained 35%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-14 figures for Houston-The Woodlands are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-HOU · effective January 11, 2026 · Houston-The Woodlands, TX, 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.