GS-7 Pay — Atlanta- (2026)
This page shows GS-7 pay in the Atlanta- locality pay area for 2026. The Atlanta- area adds 23.79% in locality pay on top of the GS-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $53,361 | $25.57 | $2,045.60 |
| Step 2 | $55,140 | $26.42 | $2,113.60 |
| Step 3 | $56,919 | $27.27 | $2,181.60 |
| Step 4 | $58,698 | $28.13 | $2,250.40 |
| Step 5 | $60,476 | $28.98 | $2,318.40 |
| Step 6 | $62,255 | $29.83 | $2,386.40 |
| Step 7 | $64,034 | $30.68 | $2,454.40 |
| Step 8 | $65,813 | $31.53 | $2,522.40 |
| Step 9 | $67,592 | $32.39 | $2,591.20 |
| Step 10 | $69,371 | $33.24 | $2,659.20 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL locality | 23.79% |
| Adjusted annual | $60,476 |
| Per month | $5,040 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,318.40 |
| Hourly | $28.98 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Atlanta- GS scale
- GS-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Atlanta-
- GS-8 in Atlanta-
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in Atlanta-?
For 2026, GS-7 in Atlanta- ranges from $53,361 at the first step to $69,371 at the top step, with $60,476 near the middle.
How is Atlanta- locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.