GS-2 Pay — Philadelphia-Reading (2026)
This page shows GS-2 pay in the Philadelphia-Reading locality pay area for 2026. The Philadelphia-Reading area adds 28.99% in locality pay on top of the GS-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $32,754 | $15.69 | $1,255.20 |
| Step 2 | $33,534 | $16.07 | $1,285.60 |
| Step 3 | $34,620 | $16.59 | $1,327.20 |
| Step 4 | $35,537 | $17.03 | $1,362.40 |
| Step 5 | $35,934 | $17.22 | $1,377.60 |
| Step 6 | $36,990 | $17.72 | $1,417.60 |
| Step 7 | $38,047 | $18.23 | $1,458.40 |
| Step 8 | $39,103 | $18.74 | $1,499.20 |
| Step 9 | $40,160 | $19.24 | $1,539.20 |
| Step 10 | $41,216 | $19.75 | $1,580.00 |
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 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD locality | 28.99% |
| Adjusted annual | $35,934 |
| Per month | $2,995 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,377.60 |
| Hourly | $17.22 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Philadelphia-Reading GS scale
- GS-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Philadelphia-Reading
- GS-3 in Philadelphia-Reading
- 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 Philadelphia-Reading?
For 2026, GS-2 in Philadelphia-Reading ranges from $32,754 at the first step to $41,216 at the top step, with $35,934 near the middle.
How is Philadelphia-Reading locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Philadelphia-Reading locality percentage of 28.99%, 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 Philadelphia-Reading rate remained 28.99%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-2 figures for Philadelphia-Reading are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-PHL · effective January 11, 2026 · Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD, 28.99% 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.