GS-5 Pay — Atlanta- (2026)
This page shows GS-5 pay in the Atlanta- locality pay area for 2026. The Atlanta- area adds 23.79% in locality pay on top of the GS-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $43,078 | $20.64 | $1,651.20 |
| Step 2 | $44,514 | $21.33 | $1,706.40 |
| Step 3 | $45,950 | $22.02 | $1,761.60 |
| Step 4 | $47,386 | $22.71 | $1,816.80 |
| Step 5 | $48,822 | $23.39 | $1,871.20 |
| Step 6 | $50,258 | $24.08 | $1,926.40 |
| Step 7 | $51,693 | $24.77 | $1,981.60 |
| Step 8 | $53,129 | $25.46 | $2,036.80 |
| Step 9 | $54,565 | $26.15 | $2,092.00 |
| Step 10 | $56,001 | $26.83 | $2,146.40 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL locality | 23.79% |
| Adjusted annual | $48,822 |
| Per month | $4,069 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,871.20 |
| Hourly | $23.39 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Atlanta- GS scale
- GS-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Atlanta-
- GS-6 in Atlanta-
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Atlanta-?
For 2026, GS-5 in Atlanta- ranges from $43,078 at the first step to $56,001 at the top step, with $48,822 near the middle.
How is Atlanta- locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Atlanta- locality percentage of 23.79%, 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 Atlanta- rate remained 23.79%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-5 figures for Atlanta- are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-ATL · effective January 11, 2026 · Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL, 23.79% 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.