GS-2 Pay — Rest of U.S. (2026)
This page shows GS-2 pay in the Rest of U.S. locality pay area for 2026. The Rest of U.S. area adds 17.06% in locality pay on top of the GS-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $29,725 | $14.24 | $1,139.20 |
| Step 2 | $30,432 | $14.58 | $1,166.40 |
| Step 3 | $31,418 | $15.05 | $1,204.00 |
| Step 4 | $32,250 | $15.45 | $1,236.00 |
| Step 5 | $32,611 | $15.63 | $1,250.40 |
| Step 6 | $33,569 | $16.08 | $1,286.40 |
| Step 7 | $34,528 | $16.54 | $1,323.20 |
| Step 8 | $35,487 | $17.00 | $1,360.00 |
| Step 9 | $36,445 | $17.46 | $1,396.80 |
| Step 10 | $37,404 | $17.92 | $1,433.60 |
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 |
| Rest of U.S. locality | 17.06% |
| Adjusted annual | $32,611 |
| Per month | $2,718 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,250.40 |
| Hourly | $15.63 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Rest of U.S. GS scale
- GS-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
- GS-2 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Rest of U.S.?
For 2026, GS-2 in Rest of U.S. ranges from $29,725 at the first step to $37,404 at the top step, with $32,611 near the middle.
How is Rest of U.S. locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Rest of U.S. locality percentage of 17.06%, 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 Rest of U.S. rate remained 17.06%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-2 figures for Rest of U.S. are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RUS · effective January 11, 2026 · Rest of U.S., 17.06% 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.