GS-15 Pay — Pittsburgh-New Castle (2026)
This page shows GS-15 pay in the Pittsburgh-New Castle locality pay area for 2026. The Pittsburgh-New Castle area adds 21.03% in locality pay on top of the GS-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $152,963 | $73.29 | $5,863.20 |
| Step 2 | $158,062 | $75.74 | $6,059.20 |
| Step 3 | $163,161 | $78.18 | $6,254.40 |
| Step 4 | $168,260 | $80.62 | $6,449.60 |
| Step 5 | $173,359 | $83.07 | $6,645.60 |
| Step 6 | $178,458 | $85.51 | $6,840.80 |
| Step 7 | $183,557 | $87.95 | $7,036.00 |
| Step 8 | $188,656 | $90.40 | $7,232.00 |
| Step 9 | $193,755 | $92.84 | $7,427.20 |
| 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 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV locality | 21.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $173,359 |
| Per month | $14,447 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,645.60 |
| Hourly | $83.07 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Pittsburgh-New Castle GS scale
- GS-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- 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 Pittsburgh-New Castle?
For 2026, GS-15 in Pittsburgh-New Castle ranges from $152,963 at the first step to $197,200 at the top step, with $173,359 near the middle.
How is Pittsburgh-New Castle locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Pittsburgh-New Castle locality percentage of 21.03%, 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 Pittsburgh-New Castle rate remained 21.03%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-15 figures for Pittsburgh-New Castle are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-PIT · effective January 11, 2026 · Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV, 21.03% 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.