GS-7 Pay — St. Louis-St. Charles (2026)
This page shows GS-7 pay in the St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay area for 2026. The St. Louis-St. Charles area adds 20.03% in locality pay on top of the GS-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,740 | $24.79 | $1,983.20 |
| Step 2 | $53,465 | $25.62 | $2,049.60 |
| Step 3 | $55,190 | $26.44 | $2,115.20 |
| Step 4 | $56,915 | $27.27 | $2,181.60 |
| Step 5 | $58,639 | $28.10 | $2,248.00 |
| Step 6 | $60,364 | $28.92 | $2,313.60 |
| Step 7 | $62,089 | $29.75 | $2,380.00 |
| Step 8 | $63,814 | $30.58 | $2,446.40 |
| Step 9 | $65,539 | $31.40 | $2,512.00 |
| Step 10 | $67,264 | $32.23 | $2,578.40 |
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 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL locality | 20.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $58,639 |
| Per month | $4,887 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,248.00 |
| Hourly | $28.10 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full St. Louis-St. Charles GS scale
- GS-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- GS-8 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- 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 St. Louis-St. Charles?
For 2026, GS-7 in St. Louis-St. Charles ranges from $51,740 at the first step to $67,264 at the top step, with $58,639 near the middle.
How is St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 base rate is multiplied by one plus the St. Louis-St. Charles locality percentage of 20.03%, 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 St. Louis-St. Charles rate remained 20.03%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-7 figures for St. Louis-St. Charles are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SL · effective January 11, 2026 · St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL, 20.03% 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.