GS-7 Pay — Pittsburgh-New Castle (2026)
This page shows GS-7 pay in the Pittsburgh-New Castle locality pay area for 2026. The Pittsburgh-New Castle area adds 21.03% in locality pay on top of the GS-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $52,171 | $25.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Step 2 | $53,910 | $25.83 | $2,066.40 |
| Step 3 | $55,650 | $26.67 | $2,133.60 |
| Step 4 | $57,389 | $27.50 | $2,200.00 |
| Step 5 | $59,128 | $28.33 | $2,266.40 |
| Step 6 | $60,867 | $29.16 | $2,332.80 |
| Step 7 | $62,606 | $30.00 | $2,400.00 |
| Step 8 | $64,346 | $30.83 | $2,466.40 |
| Step 9 | $66,085 | $31.67 | $2,533.60 |
| Step 10 | $67,824 | $32.50 | $2,600.00 |
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 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV locality | 21.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $59,128 |
| Per month | $4,927 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,266.40 |
| Hourly | $28.33 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Pittsburgh-New Castle GS scale
- GS-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- GS-8 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- 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 Pittsburgh-New Castle?
For 2026, GS-7 in Pittsburgh-New Castle ranges from $52,171 at the first step to $67,824 at the top step, with $59,128 near the middle.
How is Pittsburgh-New Castle locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Pittsburgh-New Castle locality percentage of 21.03%, 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 Pittsburgh-New Castle rate remained 21.03%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-7 figures for Pittsburgh-New Castle are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-PIT · effective January 11, 2026 · Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV, 21.03% 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.