GS-14 Pay — Philadelphia-Reading (2026)
This page shows GS-14 pay in the Philadelphia-Reading locality pay area for 2026. The Philadelphia-Reading area adds 28.99% in locality pay on top of the GS-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $138,595 | $66.41 | $5,312.80 |
| Step 2 | $143,215 | $68.62 | $5,489.60 |
| Step 3 | $147,835 | $70.84 | $5,667.20 |
| Step 4 | $152,456 | $73.05 | $5,844.00 |
| Step 5 | $157,076 | $75.26 | $6,020.80 |
| Step 6 | $161,697 | $77.48 | $6,198.40 |
| Step 7 | $166,317 | $79.69 | $6,375.20 |
| Step 8 | $170,938 | $81.91 | $6,552.80 |
| Step 9 | $175,558 | $84.12 | $6,729.60 |
| Step 10 | $180,178 | $86.33 | $6,906.40 |
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) | $121,774 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD locality | 28.99% |
| Adjusted annual | $157,076 |
| Per month | $13,090 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,020.80 |
| Hourly | $75.26 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Philadelphia-Reading GS scale
- GS-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Philadelphia-Reading
- GS-15 in Philadelphia-Reading
- 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 Philadelphia-Reading?
For 2026, GS-14 in Philadelphia-Reading ranges from $138,595 at the first step to $180,178 at the top step, with $157,076 near the middle.
How is Philadelphia-Reading locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Philadelphia-Reading locality percentage of 28.99%, 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 Philadelphia-Reading rate remained 28.99%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-14 figures for Philadelphia-Reading are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-PHL · effective January 11, 2026 · Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD, 28.99% 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.