GS-15 Pay — Austin-Round Rock (2026)
This page shows GS-15 pay in the Austin-Round Rock locality pay area for 2026. The Austin-Round Rock area adds 20.35% in locality pay on top of the GS-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $152,103 | $72.88 | $5,830.40 |
| Step 2 | $157,173 | $75.31 | $6,024.80 |
| Step 3 | $162,244 | $77.74 | $6,219.20 |
| Step 4 | $167,314 | $80.17 | $6,413.60 |
| Step 5 | $172,385 | $82.60 | $6,608.00 |
| Step 6 | $177,455 | $85.03 | $6,802.40 |
| Step 7 | $182,525 | $87.46 | $6,996.80 |
| Step 8 | $187,596 | $89.89 | $7,191.20 |
| Step 9 | $192,666 | $92.32 | $7,385.60 |
| 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 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX locality | 20.35% |
| Adjusted annual | $172,385 |
| Per month | $14,365 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,608.00 |
| Hourly | $82.60 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Austin-Round Rock GS scale
- GS-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Austin-Round Rock
- 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 Austin-Round Rock?
For 2026, GS-15 in Austin-Round Rock ranges from $152,103 at the first step to $197,200 at the top step, with $172,385 near the middle.
How is Austin-Round Rock locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Austin-Round Rock locality percentage of 20.35%, 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 Austin-Round Rock rate remained 20.35%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-15 figures for Austin-Round Rock are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-AU · effective January 11, 2026 · Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX, 20.35% 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.