GS-15 Pay — Rest of U.S. (2026)
This page shows GS-15 pay in the Rest of U.S. locality pay area for 2026. The Rest of U.S. area adds 17.06% in locality pay on top of the GS-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $147,945 | $70.89 | $5,671.20 |
| Step 2 | $152,877 | $73.25 | $5,860.00 |
| Step 3 | $157,809 | $75.62 | $6,049.60 |
| Step 4 | $162,740 | $77.98 | $6,238.40 |
| Step 5 | $167,672 | $80.34 | $6,427.20 |
| Step 6 | $172,604 | $82.70 | $6,616.00 |
| Step 7 | $177,536 | $85.07 | $6,805.60 |
| Step 8 | $182,467 | $87.43 | $6,994.40 |
| Step 9 | $187,399 | $89.79 | $7,183.20 |
| Step 10 | $192,331 | $92.16 | $7,372.80 |
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 |
| Rest of U.S. locality | 17.06% |
| Adjusted annual | $167,672 |
| Per month | $13,973 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,427.20 |
| Hourly | $80.34 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Rest of U.S. GS scale
- GS-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
- GS-15 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Rest of U.S.?
For 2026, GS-15 in Rest of U.S. ranges from $147,945 at the first step to $192,331 at the top step, with $167,672 near the middle.
How is Rest of U.S. locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Rest of U.S. locality percentage of 17.06%, 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 Rest of U.S. rate remained 17.06%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-15 figures for Rest of U.S. are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RUS · effective January 11, 2026 · Rest of U.S., 17.06% 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.