GS-4 Pay — Washington-Baltimore (2026)
This page shows GS-4 pay in the Washington-Baltimore locality pay area for 2026. The Washington-Baltimore area adds 33.94% in locality pay on top of the GS-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,659 | $19.96 | $1,596.80 |
| Step 2 | $43,048 | $20.63 | $1,650.40 |
| Step 3 | $44,437 | $21.29 | $1,703.20 |
| Step 4 | $45,826 | $21.96 | $1,756.80 |
| Step 5 | $47,215 | $22.62 | $1,809.60 |
| Step 6 | $48,604 | $23.29 | $1,863.20 |
| Step 7 | $49,993 | $23.95 | $1,916.00 |
| Step 8 | $51,382 | $24.62 | $1,969.60 |
| Step 9 | $52,771 | $25.29 | $2,023.20 |
| Step 10 | $54,160 | $25.95 | $2,076.00 |
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 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA locality | 33.94% |
| Adjusted annual | $47,215 |
| Per month | $3,935 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,809.60 |
| Hourly | $22.62 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Washington-Baltimore GS scale
- GS-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
- GS-4 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Washington-Baltimore?
For 2026, GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore ranges from $41,659 at the first step to $54,160 at the top step, with $47,215 near the middle.
How is Washington-Baltimore locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Washington-Baltimore locality percentage of 33.94%, 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 Washington-Baltimore rate remained 33.94%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-4 figures for Washington-Baltimore are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-DCB · effective January 11, 2026 · Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA, 33.94% 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.