GS-8 Pay — Philadelphia-Reading (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $61,577 | $29.51 | $2,360.80 |
| Step 2 | $63,629 | $30.49 | $2,439.20 |
| Step 3 | $65,682 | $31.47 | $2,517.60 |
| Step 4 | $67,734 | $32.46 | $2,596.80 |
| Step 5 | $69,786 | $33.44 | $2,675.20 |
| Step 6 | $71,838 | $34.42 | $2,753.60 |
| Step 7 | $73,891 | $35.41 | $2,832.80 |
| Step 8 | $75,943 | $36.39 | $2,911.20 |
| Step 9 | $77,995 | $37.37 | $2,989.60 |
| Step 10 | $80,047 | $38.36 | $3,068.80 |
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 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD locality | 28.99% |
| Adjusted annual | $69,786 |
| Per month | $5,816 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,675.20 |
| Hourly | $33.44 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Philadelphia-Reading
- GS-9 in Philadelphia-Reading
- 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 Philadelphia-Reading?
For 2026, GS-8 in Philadelphia-Reading ranges from $61,577 at the first step to $80,047 at the top step, with $69,786 near the middle.
How is Philadelphia-Reading locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.