GS-9 Pay — Houston-The Woodlands (2026)
This page shows GS-9 pay in the Houston-The Woodlands locality pay area for 2026. The Houston-The Woodlands area adds 35% in locality pay on top of the GS-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $71,181 | $34.11 | $2,728.80 |
| Step 2 | $73,555 | $35.24 | $2,819.20 |
| Step 3 | $75,928 | $36.38 | $2,910.40 |
| Step 4 | $78,301 | $37.52 | $3,001.60 |
| Step 5 | $80,675 | $38.66 | $3,092.80 |
| Step 6 | $83,048 | $39.79 | $3,183.20 |
| Step 7 | $85,421 | $40.93 | $3,274.40 |
| Step 8 | $87,795 | $42.07 | $3,365.60 |
| Step 9 | $90,168 | $43.20 | $3,456.00 |
| Step 10 | $92,541 | $44.34 | $3,547.20 |
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 |
| Houston-The Woodlands, TX locality | 35% |
| Adjusted annual | $80,675 |
| Per month | $6,723 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,092.80 |
| Hourly | $38.66 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Houston-The Woodlands GS scale
- GS-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Houston-The Woodlands
- GS-10 in Houston-The Woodlands
- 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 Houston-The Woodlands?
For 2026, GS-9 in Houston-The Woodlands ranges from $71,181 at the first step to $92,541 at the top step, with $80,675 near the middle.
How is Houston-The Woodlands locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Houston-The Woodlands locality percentage of 35%, 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 Houston-The Woodlands rate remained 35%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-9 figures for Houston-The Woodlands are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-HOU · effective January 11, 2026 · Houston-The Woodlands, TX, 35% 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.