GS-7 Pay — Austin-Round Rock (2026)
This page shows GS-7 pay in the Austin-Round Rock locality pay area for 2026. The Austin-Round Rock area adds 20.35% in locality pay on top of the GS-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,878 | $24.86 | $1,988.80 |
| Step 2 | $53,608 | $25.69 | $2,055.20 |
| Step 3 | $55,337 | $26.52 | $2,121.60 |
| Step 4 | $57,066 | $27.34 | $2,187.20 |
| Step 5 | $58,796 | $28.17 | $2,253.60 |
| Step 6 | $60,525 | $29.00 | $2,320.00 |
| Step 7 | $62,255 | $29.83 | $2,386.40 |
| Step 8 | $63,984 | $30.66 | $2,452.80 |
| Step 9 | $65,714 | $31.49 | $2,519.20 |
| Step 10 | $67,443 | $32.32 | $2,585.60 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX locality | 20.35% |
| Adjusted annual | $58,796 |
| Per month | $4,900 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,253.60 |
| Hourly | $28.17 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Austin-Round Rock GS scale
- GS-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Austin-Round Rock
- GS-8 in Austin-Round Rock
- 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 Austin-Round Rock?
For 2026, GS-7 in Austin-Round Rock ranges from $51,878 at the first step to $67,443 at the top step, with $58,796 near the middle.
How is Austin-Round Rock locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Austin-Round Rock locality percentage of 20.35%, 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 Austin-Round Rock rate remained 20.35%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-7 figures for Austin-Round Rock are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-AU · effective January 11, 2026 · Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX, 20.35% 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.