GS-4 Pay — Pittsburgh-New Castle (2026)
This page shows GS-4 pay in the Pittsburgh-New Castle locality pay area for 2026. The Pittsburgh-New Castle area adds 21.03% in locality pay on top of the GS-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $37,644 | $18.04 | $1,443.20 |
| Step 2 | $38,899 | $18.64 | $1,491.20 |
| Step 3 | $40,154 | $19.24 | $1,539.20 |
| Step 4 | $41,409 | $19.84 | $1,587.20 |
| Step 5 | $42,664 | $20.44 | $1,635.20 |
| Step 6 | $43,919 | $21.04 | $1,683.20 |
| Step 7 | $45,174 | $21.65 | $1,732.00 |
| Step 8 | $46,430 | $22.25 | $1,780.00 |
| Step 9 | $47,685 | $22.85 | $1,828.00 |
| Step 10 | $48,940 | $23.45 | $1,876.00 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV locality | 21.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $42,664 |
| Per month | $3,555 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,635.20 |
| Hourly | $20.44 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Pittsburgh-New Castle GS scale
- GS-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- GS-5 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- 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 Pittsburgh-New Castle?
For 2026, GS-4 in Pittsburgh-New Castle ranges from $37,644 at the first step to $48,940 at the top step, with $42,664 near the middle.
How is Pittsburgh-New Castle locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Pittsburgh-New Castle locality percentage of 21.03%, 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 Pittsburgh-New Castle rate remained 21.03%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-4 figures for Pittsburgh-New Castle are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-PIT · effective January 11, 2026 · Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV, 21.03% 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.