GS-9 Pay — Raleigh-Durham (2026)
This page shows GS-9 pay in the Raleigh-Durham locality pay area for 2026. The Raleigh-Durham area adds 22.24% in locality pay on top of the GS-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $64,453 | $30.88 | $2,470.40 |
| Step 2 | $66,602 | $31.91 | $2,552.80 |
| Step 3 | $68,751 | $32.94 | $2,635.20 |
| Step 4 | $70,900 | $33.97 | $2,717.60 |
| Step 5 | $73,049 | $35.00 | $2,800.00 |
| Step 6 | $75,198 | $36.03 | $2,882.40 |
| Step 7 | $77,347 | $37.06 | $2,964.80 |
| Step 8 | $79,496 | $38.09 | $3,047.20 |
| Step 9 | $81,645 | $39.12 | $3,129.60 |
| Step 10 | $83,794 | $40.15 | $3,212.00 |
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 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC locality | 22.24% |
| Adjusted annual | $73,049 |
| Per month | $6,087 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,800.00 |
| Hourly | $35.00 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Raleigh-Durham GS scale
- GS-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Raleigh-Durham
- GS-10 in Raleigh-Durham
- 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 Raleigh-Durham?
For 2026, GS-9 in Raleigh-Durham ranges from $64,453 at the first step to $83,794 at the top step, with $73,049 near the middle.
How is Raleigh-Durham locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Raleigh-Durham locality percentage of 22.24%, 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 Raleigh-Durham rate remained 22.24%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-9 figures for Raleigh-Durham are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RA · effective January 11, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC, 22.24% 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.