GS-14 Pay — Raleigh-Durham (2026)
This page shows GS-14 pay in the Raleigh-Durham locality pay area for 2026. The Raleigh-Durham area adds 22.24% in locality pay on top of the GS-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $131,342 | $62.93 | $5,034.40 |
| Step 2 | $135,721 | $65.03 | $5,202.40 |
| Step 3 | $140,099 | $67.13 | $5,370.40 |
| Step 4 | $144,478 | $69.23 | $5,538.40 |
| Step 5 | $148,857 | $71.33 | $5,706.40 |
| Step 6 | $153,235 | $73.42 | $5,873.60 |
| Step 7 | $157,614 | $75.52 | $6,041.60 |
| Step 8 | $161,992 | $77.62 | $6,209.60 |
| Step 9 | $166,371 | $79.72 | $6,377.60 |
| Step 10 | $170,750 | $81.82 | $6,545.60 |
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 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC locality | 22.24% |
| Adjusted annual | $148,857 |
| Per month | $12,405 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,706.40 |
| Hourly | $71.33 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Raleigh-Durham GS scale
- GS-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Raleigh-Durham
- GS-15 in Raleigh-Durham
- 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 Raleigh-Durham?
For 2026, GS-14 in Raleigh-Durham ranges from $131,342 at the first step to $170,750 at the top step, with $148,857 near the middle.
How is Raleigh-Durham locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Raleigh-Durham locality percentage of 22.24%, 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 Raleigh-Durham rate remained 22.24%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-14 figures for Raleigh-Durham are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RA · effective January 11, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC, 22.24% 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.