GS-9 Pay — Charlotte-Concord (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $63,098 | $30.23 | $2,418.40 |
| Step 2 | $65,202 | $31.24 | $2,499.20 |
| Step 3 | $67,306 | $32.25 | $2,580.00 |
| Step 4 | $69,410 | $33.26 | $2,660.80 |
| Step 5 | $71,514 | $34.27 | $2,741.60 |
| Step 6 | $73,617 | $35.27 | $2,821.60 |
| Step 7 | $75,721 | $36.28 | $2,902.40 |
| Step 8 | $77,825 | $37.29 | $2,983.20 |
| Step 9 | $79,929 | $38.30 | $3,064.00 |
| Step 10 | $82,033 | $39.31 | $3,144.80 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC locality | 19.67% |
| Adjusted annual | $71,514 |
| Per month | $5,960 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,741.60 |
| Hourly | $34.27 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Charlotte-Concord
- GS-10 in Charlotte-Concord
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Charlotte-Concord?
For 2026, GS-9 in Charlotte-Concord ranges from $63,098 at the first step to $82,033 at the top step, with $71,514 near the middle.
How is Charlotte-Concord locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.