GS-4 Pay — Houston-The Woodlands (2026)
This page shows GS-4 pay in the Houston-The Woodlands locality pay area for 2026. The Houston-The Woodlands area adds 35% in locality pay on top of the GS-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,989 | $20.12 | $1,609.60 |
| Step 2 | $43,389 | $20.79 | $1,663.20 |
| Step 3 | $44,789 | $21.46 | $1,716.80 |
| Step 4 | $46,189 | $22.13 | $1,770.40 |
| Step 5 | $47,589 | $22.80 | $1,824.00 |
| Step 6 | $48,989 | $23.47 | $1,877.60 |
| Step 7 | $50,389 | $24.14 | $1,931.20 |
| Step 8 | $51,789 | $24.82 | $1,985.60 |
| Step 9 | $53,189 | $25.49 | $2,039.20 |
| Step 10 | $54,589 | $26.16 | $2,092.80 |
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 |
| Houston-The Woodlands, TX locality | 35% |
| Adjusted annual | $47,589 |
| Per month | $3,966 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,824.00 |
| Hourly | $22.80 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Houston-The Woodlands GS scale
- GS-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Houston-The Woodlands
- GS-5 in Houston-The Woodlands
- 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 Houston-The Woodlands?
For 2026, GS-4 in Houston-The Woodlands ranges from $41,989 at the first step to $54,589 at the top step, with $47,589 near the middle.
How is Houston-The Woodlands locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Houston-The Woodlands locality percentage of 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 Houston-The Woodlands rate remained 35%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-4 figures for Houston-The Woodlands are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-HOU · effective January 11, 2026 · Houston-The Woodlands, TX, 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.