GS-15 Pay — Atlanta- (2026)
This page shows GS-15 pay in the Atlanta- locality pay area for 2026. The Atlanta- area adds 23.79% in locality pay on top of the GS-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $156,451 | $74.96 | $5,996.80 |
| Step 2 | $161,666 | $77.46 | $6,196.80 |
| Step 3 | $166,881 | $79.96 | $6,396.80 |
| Step 4 | $172,097 | $82.46 | $6,596.80 |
| Step 5 | $177,312 | $84.96 | $6,796.80 |
| Step 6 | $182,527 | $87.46 | $6,996.80 |
| Step 7 | $187,742 | $89.96 | $7,196.80 |
| Step 8 | $192,958 | $92.46 | $7,396.80 |
| Step 9 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
* Capped at Level IV of the Executive Schedule ($197,200 in 2026) — GS locality-adjusted pay cannot exceed the EX-IV cap (5 U.S.C. §5304(g)(1)).
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) | $143,236 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL locality | 23.79% |
| Adjusted annual | $177,312 |
| Per month | $14,776 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,796.80 |
| Hourly | $84.96 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Atlanta- GS scale
- GS-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Atlanta-
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Atlanta-?
For 2026, GS-15 in Atlanta- ranges from $156,451 at the first step to $197,200 at the top step, with $177,312 near the middle.
How is Atlanta- locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Atlanta- locality percentage of 23.79%, 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 Atlanta- rate remained 23.79%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-15 figures for Atlanta- are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-ATL · effective January 11, 2026 · Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL, 23.79% 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.