GS-4 Pay — Philadelphia-Reading (2026)
This page shows GS-4 pay in the Philadelphia-Reading locality pay area for 2026. The Philadelphia-Reading area adds 28.99% in locality pay on top of the GS-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $40,120 | $19.22 | $1,537.60 |
| Step 2 | $41,457 | $19.86 | $1,588.80 |
| Step 3 | $42,795 | $20.51 | $1,640.80 |
| Step 4 | $44,133 | $21.15 | $1,692.00 |
| Step 5 | $45,470 | $21.79 | $1,743.20 |
| Step 6 | $46,808 | $22.43 | $1,794.40 |
| Step 7 | $48,146 | $23.07 | $1,845.60 |
| Step 8 | $49,483 | $23.71 | $1,896.80 |
| Step 9 | $50,821 | $24.35 | $1,948.00 |
| Step 10 | $52,158 | $24.99 | $1,999.20 |
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 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD locality | 28.99% |
| Adjusted annual | $45,470 |
| Per month | $3,789 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,743.20 |
| Hourly | $21.79 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Philadelphia-Reading GS scale
- GS-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Philadelphia-Reading
- GS-5 in Philadelphia-Reading
- 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 Philadelphia-Reading?
For 2026, GS-4 in Philadelphia-Reading ranges from $40,120 at the first step to $52,158 at the top step, with $45,470 near the middle.
How is Philadelphia-Reading locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Philadelphia-Reading locality percentage of 28.99%, 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 Philadelphia-Reading rate remained 28.99%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-4 figures for Philadelphia-Reading are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-PHL · effective January 11, 2026 · Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD, 28.99% 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.