GS-5 Pay — St. Louis-St. Charles (2026)
This page shows GS-5 pay in the St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay area for 2026. The St. Louis-St. Charles area adds 20.03% in locality pay on top of the GS-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,769 | $20.01 | $1,600.80 |
| Step 2 | $43,162 | $20.68 | $1,654.40 |
| Step 3 | $44,554 | $21.35 | $1,708.00 |
| Step 4 | $45,946 | $22.02 | $1,761.60 |
| Step 5 | $47,339 | $22.68 | $1,814.40 |
| Step 6 | $48,731 | $23.35 | $1,868.00 |
| Step 7 | $50,123 | $24.02 | $1,921.60 |
| Step 8 | $51,516 | $24.68 | $1,974.40 |
| Step 9 | $52,908 | $25.35 | $2,028.00 |
| Step 10 | $54,300 | $26.02 | $2,081.60 |
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 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL locality | 20.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $47,339 |
| Per month | $3,945 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,814.40 |
| Hourly | $22.68 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full St. Louis-St. Charles GS scale
- GS-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- GS-6 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- 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 St. Louis-St. Charles?
For 2026, GS-5 in St. Louis-St. Charles ranges from $41,769 at the first step to $54,300 at the top step, with $47,339 near the middle.
How is St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 base rate is multiplied by one plus the St. Louis-St. Charles locality percentage of 20.03%, 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 St. Louis-St. Charles rate remained 20.03%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-5 figures for St. Louis-St. Charles are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SL · effective January 11, 2026 · St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL, 20.03% 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.