GS-3 Pay — Corpus Christi-Kingsville (2026)
This page shows GS-3 pay in the Corpus Christi-Kingsville locality pay area for 2026. The Corpus Christi-Kingsville area adds 17.63% in locality pay on top of the GS-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $32,593 | $15.62 | $1,249.60 |
| Step 2 | $33,680 | $16.14 | $1,291.20 |
| Step 3 | $34,767 | $16.66 | $1,332.80 |
| Step 4 | $35,854 | $17.18 | $1,374.40 |
| Step 5 | $36,941 | $17.70 | $1,416.00 |
| Step 6 | $38,027 | $18.22 | $1,457.60 |
| Step 7 | $39,114 | $18.74 | $1,499.20 |
| Step 8 | $40,201 | $19.26 | $1,540.80 |
| Step 9 | $41,288 | $19.78 | $1,582.40 |
| Step 10 | $42,375 | $20.30 | $1,624.00 |
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) | $31,404 |
| Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice, TX locality | 17.63% |
| Adjusted annual | $36,941 |
| Per month | $3,078 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,416.00 |
| Hourly | $17.70 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Corpus Christi-Kingsville GS scale
- GS-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Corpus Christi-Kingsville
- GS-4 in Corpus Christi-Kingsville
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Corpus Christi-Kingsville?
For 2026, GS-3 in Corpus Christi-Kingsville ranges from $32,593 at the first step to $42,375 at the top step, with $36,941 near the middle.
How is Corpus Christi-Kingsville locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Corpus Christi-Kingsville locality percentage of 17.63%, 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 Corpus Christi-Kingsville rate remained 17.63%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-3 figures for Corpus Christi-Kingsville are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-CC · effective January 11, 2026 · Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice, TX, 17.63% 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.