GS-2 Pay — Pittsburgh-New Castle (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $30,733 | $14.73 | $1,178.40 |
| Step 2 | $31,464 | $15.08 | $1,206.40 |
| Step 3 | $32,483 | $15.56 | $1,244.80 |
| Step 4 | $33,344 | $15.98 | $1,278.40 |
| Step 5 | $33,717 | $16.16 | $1,292.80 |
| Step 6 | $34,708 | $16.63 | $1,330.40 |
| Step 7 | $35,699 | $17.11 | $1,368.80 |
| Step 8 | $36,690 | $17.58 | $1,406.40 |
| Step 9 | $37,681 | $18.06 | $1,444.80 |
| Step 10 | $38,673 | $18.53 | $1,482.40 |
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 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV locality | 21.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $33,717 |
| Per month | $2,810 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,292.80 |
| Hourly | $16.16 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- GS-3 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- 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 Pittsburgh-New Castle?
For 2026, GS-2 in Pittsburgh-New Castle ranges from $30,733 at the first step to $38,673 at the top step, with $33,717 near the middle.
How is Pittsburgh-New Castle locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.