GS-7 Pay — Charlotte-Concord (2026)
This page shows GS-7 pay in the Charlotte-Concord locality pay area for 2026. The Charlotte-Concord area adds 19.67% in locality pay on top of the GS-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,585 | $24.72 | $1,977.60 |
| Step 2 | $53,305 | $25.54 | $2,043.20 |
| Step 3 | $55,024 | $26.37 | $2,109.60 |
| Step 4 | $56,744 | $27.19 | $2,175.20 |
| Step 5 | $58,464 | $28.01 | $2,240.80 |
| Step 6 | $60,183 | $28.84 | $2,307.20 |
| Step 7 | $61,903 | $29.66 | $2,372.80 |
| Step 8 | $63,623 | $30.49 | $2,439.20 |
| Step 9 | $65,342 | $31.31 | $2,504.80 |
| Step 10 | $67,062 | $32.13 | $2,570.40 |
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 |
| Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC locality | 19.67% |
| Adjusted annual | $58,464 |
| Per month | $4,872 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,240.80 |
| Hourly | $28.01 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Charlotte-Concord GS scale
- GS-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Charlotte-Concord
- GS-8 in Charlotte-Concord
- 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 Charlotte-Concord?
For 2026, GS-7 in Charlotte-Concord ranges from $51,585 at the first step to $67,062 at the top step, with $58,464 near the middle.
How is Charlotte-Concord locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Charlotte-Concord locality percentage of 19.67%, 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 Charlotte-Concord rate remained 19.67%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-7 figures for Charlotte-Concord are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-CT · effective January 11, 2026 · Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC, 19.67% 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.