GS-9 Pay — Pittsburgh-New Castle (2026)
This page shows GS-9 pay in the Pittsburgh-New Castle locality pay area for 2026. The Pittsburgh-New Castle area adds 21.03% in locality pay on top of the GS-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $63,815 | $30.58 | $2,446.40 |
| Step 2 | $65,943 | $31.60 | $2,528.00 |
| Step 3 | $68,071 | $32.62 | $2,609.60 |
| Step 4 | $70,199 | $33.64 | $2,691.20 |
| Step 5 | $72,326 | $34.66 | $2,772.80 |
| Step 6 | $74,454 | $35.68 | $2,854.40 |
| Step 7 | $76,582 | $36.69 | $2,935.20 |
| Step 8 | $78,709 | $37.71 | $3,016.80 |
| Step 9 | $80,837 | $38.73 | $3,098.40 |
| Step 10 | $82,965 | $39.75 | $3,180.00 |
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 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV locality | 21.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $72,326 |
| Per month | $6,027 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,772.80 |
| Hourly | $34.66 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Pittsburgh-New Castle GS scale
- GS-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- GS-10 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- 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 Pittsburgh-New Castle?
For 2026, GS-9 in Pittsburgh-New Castle ranges from $63,815 at the first step to $82,965 at the top step, with $72,326 near the middle.
How is Pittsburgh-New Castle locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Pittsburgh-New Castle locality percentage of 21.03%, 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 Pittsburgh-New Castle rate remained 21.03%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-9 figures for Pittsburgh-New Castle are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-PIT · effective January 11, 2026 · Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV, 21.03% 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.