GS-5 Pay — Rest of U.S. (2026)
This page shows GS-5 pay in the Rest of U.S. locality pay area for 2026. The Rest of U.S. area adds 17.06% in locality pay on top of the GS-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $40,736 | $19.52 | $1,561.60 |
| Step 2 | $42,094 | $20.17 | $1,613.60 |
| Step 3 | $43,452 | $20.82 | $1,665.60 |
| Step 4 | $44,809 | $21.47 | $1,717.60 |
| Step 5 | $46,167 | $22.12 | $1,769.60 |
| Step 6 | $47,525 | $22.77 | $1,821.60 |
| Step 7 | $48,883 | $23.42 | $1,873.60 |
| Step 8 | $50,241 | $24.07 | $1,925.60 |
| Step 9 | $51,599 | $24.72 | $1,977.60 |
| Step 10 | $52,957 | $25.37 | $2,029.60 |
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 |
| Rest of U.S. locality | 17.06% |
| Adjusted annual | $46,167 |
| Per month | $3,847 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,769.60 |
| Hourly | $22.12 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Rest of U.S. GS scale
- GS-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
- GS-5 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Rest of U.S.?
For 2026, GS-5 in Rest of U.S. ranges from $40,736 at the first step to $52,957 at the top step, with $46,167 near the middle.
How is Rest of U.S. locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Rest of U.S. locality percentage of 17.06%, 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 Rest of U.S. rate remained 17.06%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-5 figures for Rest of U.S. are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RUS · effective January 11, 2026 · Rest of U.S., 17.06% 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.