GS-7 Pay — Philadelphia-Reading (2026)
This page shows GS-7 pay in the Philadelphia-Reading locality pay area for 2026. The Philadelphia-Reading area adds 28.99% in locality pay on top of the GS-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $55,602 | $26.64 | $2,131.20 |
| Step 2 | $57,456 | $27.53 | $2,202.40 |
| Step 3 | $59,310 | $28.42 | $2,273.60 |
| Step 4 | $61,163 | $29.31 | $2,344.80 |
| Step 5 | $63,017 | $30.20 | $2,416.00 |
| Step 6 | $64,870 | $31.08 | $2,486.40 |
| Step 7 | $66,724 | $31.97 | $2,557.60 |
| Step 8 | $68,578 | $32.86 | $2,628.80 |
| Step 9 | $70,431 | $33.75 | $2,700.00 |
| Step 10 | $72,285 | $34.64 | $2,771.20 |
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 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD locality | 28.99% |
| Adjusted annual | $63,017 |
| Per month | $5,251 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,416.00 |
| Hourly | $30.20 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Philadelphia-Reading GS scale
- GS-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Philadelphia-Reading
- GS-8 in Philadelphia-Reading
- 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 Philadelphia-Reading?
For 2026, GS-7 in Philadelphia-Reading ranges from $55,602 at the first step to $72,285 at the top step, with $63,017 near the middle.
How is Philadelphia-Reading locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Philadelphia-Reading locality percentage of 28.99%, 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 Philadelphia-Reading rate remained 28.99%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-7 figures for Philadelphia-Reading are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-PHL · effective January 11, 2026 · Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD, 28.99% 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.