GS-5 Pay — Corpus Christi-Kingsville (2026)
This page shows GS-5 pay in the Corpus Christi-Kingsville locality pay area for 2026. The Corpus Christi-Kingsville area adds 17.63% in locality pay on top of the GS-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $40,934 | $19.61 | $1,568.80 |
| Step 2 | $42,299 | $20.27 | $1,621.60 |
| Step 3 | $43,663 | $20.92 | $1,673.60 |
| Step 4 | $45,028 | $21.58 | $1,726.40 |
| Step 5 | $46,392 | $22.23 | $1,778.40 |
| Step 6 | $47,757 | $22.88 | $1,830.40 |
| Step 7 | $49,121 | $23.54 | $1,883.20 |
| Step 8 | $50,486 | $24.19 | $1,935.20 |
| Step 9 | $51,850 | $24.84 | $1,987.20 |
| Step 10 | $53,215 | $25.50 | $2,040.00 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice, TX locality | 17.63% |
| Adjusted annual | $46,392 |
| Per month | $3,866 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,778.40 |
| Hourly | $22.23 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Corpus Christi-Kingsville GS scale
- GS-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Corpus Christi-Kingsville
- GS-6 in Corpus Christi-Kingsville
- 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 Corpus Christi-Kingsville?
For 2026, GS-5 in Corpus Christi-Kingsville ranges from $40,934 at the first step to $53,215 at the top step, with $46,392 near the middle.
How is Corpus Christi-Kingsville locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Corpus Christi-Kingsville locality percentage of 17.63%, 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 Corpus Christi-Kingsville rate remained 17.63%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-5 figures for Corpus Christi-Kingsville are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-CC · effective January 11, 2026 · Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice, TX, 17.63% 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.