GS-4 Pay — Austin-Round Rock (2026)
This page shows GS-4 pay in the Austin-Round Rock locality pay area for 2026. The Austin-Round Rock area adds 20.35% in locality pay on top of the GS-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $37,432 | $17.94 | $1,435.20 |
| Step 2 | $38,680 | $18.53 | $1,482.40 |
| Step 3 | $39,929 | $19.13 | $1,530.40 |
| Step 4 | $41,177 | $19.73 | $1,578.40 |
| Step 5 | $42,425 | $20.33 | $1,626.40 |
| Step 6 | $43,673 | $20.93 | $1,674.40 |
| Step 7 | $44,921 | $21.52 | $1,721.60 |
| Step 8 | $46,169 | $22.12 | $1,769.60 |
| Step 9 | $47,417 | $22.72 | $1,817.60 |
| Step 10 | $48,665 | $23.32 | $1,865.60 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX locality | 20.35% |
| Adjusted annual | $42,425 |
| Per month | $3,535 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,626.40 |
| Hourly | $20.33 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Austin-Round Rock GS scale
- GS-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Austin-Round Rock
- GS-5 in Austin-Round Rock
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Austin-Round Rock?
For 2026, GS-4 in Austin-Round Rock ranges from $37,432 at the first step to $48,665 at the top step, with $42,425 near the middle.
How is Austin-Round Rock locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Austin-Round Rock locality percentage of 20.35%, 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 Austin-Round Rock rate remained 20.35%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-4 figures for Austin-Round Rock are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-AU · effective January 11, 2026 · Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX, 20.35% 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.