GS-7 Pay — Raleigh-Durham (2026)
This page shows GS-7 pay in the Raleigh-Durham locality pay area for 2026. The Raleigh-Durham area adds 22.24% in locality pay on top of the GS-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $52,693 | $25.25 | $2,020.00 |
| Step 2 | $54,449 | $26.09 | $2,087.20 |
| Step 3 | $56,206 | $26.93 | $2,154.40 |
| Step 4 | $57,963 | $27.77 | $2,221.60 |
| Step 5 | $59,719 | $28.61 | $2,288.80 |
| Step 6 | $61,476 | $29.46 | $2,356.80 |
| Step 7 | $63,232 | $30.30 | $2,424.00 |
| Step 8 | $64,989 | $31.14 | $2,491.20 |
| Step 9 | $66,745 | $31.98 | $2,558.40 |
| Step 10 | $68,502 | $32.82 | $2,625.60 |
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 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC locality | 22.24% |
| Adjusted annual | $59,719 |
| Per month | $4,977 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,288.80 |
| Hourly | $28.61 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Raleigh-Durham GS scale
- GS-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Raleigh-Durham
- GS-8 in Raleigh-Durham
- 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 Raleigh-Durham?
For 2026, GS-7 in Raleigh-Durham ranges from $52,693 at the first step to $68,502 at the top step, with $59,719 near the middle.
How is Raleigh-Durham locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Raleigh-Durham locality percentage of 22.24%, 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 Raleigh-Durham rate remained 22.24%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-7 figures for Raleigh-Durham are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RA · effective January 11, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC, 22.24% 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.