GS-8 Pay — Charlotte-Concord (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $57,128 | $27.37 | $2,189.60 |
| Step 2 | $59,032 | $28.29 | $2,263.20 |
| Step 3 | $60,936 | $29.20 | $2,336.00 |
| Step 4 | $62,840 | $30.11 | $2,408.80 |
| Step 5 | $64,744 | $31.02 | $2,481.60 |
| Step 6 | $66,648 | $31.93 | $2,554.40 |
| Step 7 | $68,552 | $32.85 | $2,628.00 |
| Step 8 | $70,456 | $33.76 | $2,700.80 |
| Step 9 | $72,360 | $34.67 | $2,773.60 |
| Step 10 | $74,264 | $35.58 | $2,846.40 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC locality | 19.67% |
| Adjusted annual | $64,744 |
| Per month | $5,395 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,481.60 |
| Hourly | $31.02 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Charlotte-Concord
- GS-9 in Charlotte-Concord
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Charlotte-Concord?
For 2026, GS-8 in Charlotte-Concord ranges from $57,128 at the first step to $74,264 at the top step, with $64,744 near the middle.
How is Charlotte-Concord locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.