GS-2 Pay — Houston-The Woodlands (2026)
This page shows GS-2 pay in the Houston-The Woodlands locality pay area for 2026. The Houston-The Woodlands area adds 35% in locality pay on top of the GS-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $34,281 | $16.43 | $1,314.40 |
| Step 2 | $35,096 | $16.82 | $1,345.60 |
| Step 3 | $36,233 | $17.36 | $1,388.80 |
| Step 4 | $37,193 | $17.82 | $1,425.60 |
| Step 5 | $37,608 | $18.02 | $1,441.60 |
| Step 6 | $38,714 | $18.55 | $1,484.00 |
| Step 7 | $39,820 | $19.08 | $1,526.40 |
| Step 8 | $40,925 | $19.61 | $1,568.80 |
| Step 9 | $42,031 | $20.14 | $1,611.20 |
| Step 10 | $43,137 | $20.67 | $1,653.60 |
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 |
| Houston-The Woodlands, TX locality | 35% |
| Adjusted annual | $37,608 |
| Per month | $3,134 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,441.60 |
| Hourly | $18.02 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Houston-The Woodlands GS scale
- GS-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Houston-The Woodlands
- GS-3 in Houston-The Woodlands
- 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 Houston-The Woodlands?
For 2026, GS-2 in Houston-The Woodlands ranges from $34,281 at the first step to $43,137 at the top step, with $37,608 near the middle.
How is Houston-The Woodlands locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Houston-The Woodlands locality percentage of 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 Houston-The Woodlands rate remained 35%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-2 figures for Houston-The Woodlands are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-HOU · effective January 11, 2026 · Houston-The Woodlands, TX, 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.