GS-2 Pay — Raleigh-Durham (2026)
This page shows GS-2 pay in the Raleigh-Durham locality pay area for 2026. The Raleigh-Durham area adds 22.24% in locality pay on top of the GS-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $31,040 | $14.87 | $1,189.60 |
| Step 2 | $31,779 | $15.23 | $1,218.40 |
| Step 3 | $32,808 | $15.72 | $1,257.60 |
| Step 4 | $33,677 | $16.14 | $1,291.20 |
| Step 5 | $34,054 | $16.32 | $1,305.60 |
| Step 6 | $35,055 | $16.80 | $1,344.00 |
| Step 7 | $36,056 | $17.28 | $1,382.40 |
| Step 8 | $37,057 | $17.76 | $1,420.80 |
| Step 9 | $38,058 | $18.24 | $1,459.20 |
| Step 10 | $39,059 | $18.72 | $1,497.60 |
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 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC locality | 22.24% |
| Adjusted annual | $34,054 |
| Per month | $2,838 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,305.60 |
| Hourly | $16.32 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Raleigh-Durham GS scale
- GS-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Raleigh-Durham
- GS-3 in Raleigh-Durham
- 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 Raleigh-Durham?
For 2026, GS-2 in Raleigh-Durham ranges from $31,040 at the first step to $39,059 at the top step, with $34,054 near the middle.
How is Raleigh-Durham locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Raleigh-Durham locality percentage of 22.24%, 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 Raleigh-Durham rate remained 22.24%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-2 figures for Raleigh-Durham are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RA · effective January 11, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC, 22.24% 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.