GS-2 Pay — Corpus Christi-Kingsville (2026)
This page shows GS-2 pay in the Corpus Christi-Kingsville locality pay area for 2026. The Corpus Christi-Kingsville area adds 17.63% in locality pay on top of the GS-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $29,870 | $14.31 | $1,144.80 |
| Step 2 | $30,580 | $14.65 | $1,172.00 |
| Step 3 | $31,571 | $15.13 | $1,210.40 |
| Step 4 | $32,407 | $15.53 | $1,242.40 |
| Step 5 | $32,769 | $15.70 | $1,256.00 |
| Step 6 | $33,733 | $16.16 | $1,292.80 |
| Step 7 | $34,696 | $16.62 | $1,329.60 |
| Step 8 | $35,660 | $17.09 | $1,367.20 |
| Step 9 | $36,623 | $17.55 | $1,404.00 |
| Step 10 | $37,586 | $18.01 | $1,440.80 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice, TX locality | 17.63% |
| Adjusted annual | $32,769 |
| Per month | $2,731 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,256.00 |
| Hourly | $15.70 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Corpus Christi-Kingsville GS scale
- GS-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Corpus Christi-Kingsville
- GS-3 in Corpus Christi-Kingsville
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Corpus Christi-Kingsville?
For 2026, GS-2 in Corpus Christi-Kingsville ranges from $29,870 at the first step to $37,586 at the top step, with $32,769 near the middle.
How is Corpus Christi-Kingsville locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Corpus Christi-Kingsville locality percentage of 17.63%, 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 Corpus Christi-Kingsville rate remained 17.63%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-2 figures for Corpus Christi-Kingsville are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-CC · effective January 11, 2026 · Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice, TX, 17.63% 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.