GS-9 Pay — Corpus Christi-Kingsville (2026)
This page shows GS-9 pay in the Corpus Christi-Kingsville locality pay area for 2026. The Corpus Christi-Kingsville area adds 17.63% in locality pay on top of the GS-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $62,023 | $29.72 | $2,377.60 |
| Step 2 | $64,091 | $30.71 | $2,456.80 |
| Step 3 | $66,159 | $31.70 | $2,536.00 |
| Step 4 | $68,227 | $32.69 | $2,615.20 |
| Step 5 | $70,295 | $33.68 | $2,694.40 |
| Step 6 | $72,362 | $34.67 | $2,773.60 |
| Step 7 | $74,430 | $35.66 | $2,852.80 |
| Step 8 | $76,498 | $36.65 | $2,932.00 |
| Step 9 | $78,566 | $37.65 | $3,012.00 |
| Step 10 | $80,634 | $38.64 | $3,091.20 |
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 |
| Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice, TX locality | 17.63% |
| Adjusted annual | $70,295 |
| Per month | $5,858 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,694.40 |
| Hourly | $33.68 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Corpus Christi-Kingsville GS scale
- GS-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Corpus Christi-Kingsville
- GS-10 in Corpus Christi-Kingsville
- 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 Corpus Christi-Kingsville?
For 2026, GS-9 in Corpus Christi-Kingsville ranges from $62,023 at the first step to $80,634 at the top step, with $70,295 near the middle.
How is Corpus Christi-Kingsville locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Corpus Christi-Kingsville locality percentage of 17.63%, 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 Corpus Christi-Kingsville rate remained 17.63%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-9 figures for Corpus Christi-Kingsville are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-CC · effective January 11, 2026 · Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice, TX, 17.63% 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.