GS-5 Pay — Houston-The Woodlands (2026)
This page shows GS-5 pay in the Houston-The Woodlands locality pay area for 2026. The Houston-The Woodlands area adds 35% in locality pay on top of the GS-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $46,979 | $22.51 | $1,800.80 |
| Step 2 | $48,545 | $23.26 | $1,860.80 |
| Step 3 | $50,111 | $24.01 | $1,920.80 |
| Step 4 | $51,677 | $24.76 | $1,980.80 |
| Step 5 | $53,243 | $25.51 | $2,040.80 |
| Step 6 | $54,809 | $26.26 | $2,100.80 |
| Step 7 | $56,375 | $27.01 | $2,160.80 |
| Step 8 | $57,941 | $27.76 | $2,220.80 |
| Step 9 | $59,507 | $28.51 | $2,280.80 |
| Step 10 | $61,073 | $29.26 | $2,340.80 |
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 |
| Houston-The Woodlands, TX locality | 35% |
| Adjusted annual | $53,243 |
| Per month | $4,437 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,040.80 |
| Hourly | $25.51 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Houston-The Woodlands GS scale
- GS-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Houston-The Woodlands
- GS-6 in Houston-The Woodlands
- 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 Houston-The Woodlands?
For 2026, GS-5 in Houston-The Woodlands ranges from $46,979 at the first step to $61,073 at the top step, with $53,243 near the middle.
How is Houston-The Woodlands locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Houston-The Woodlands locality percentage of 35%, 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 Houston-The Woodlands rate remained 35%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-5 figures for Houston-The Woodlands are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-HOU · effective January 11, 2026 · Houston-The Woodlands, TX, 35% 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.