GS-9 Pay — Washington-Baltimore (2026)
This page shows GS-9 pay in the Washington-Baltimore locality pay area for 2026. The Washington-Baltimore area adds 33.94% in locality pay on top of the GS-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $70,623 | $33.84 | $2,707.20 |
| Step 2 | $72,977 | $34.97 | $2,797.60 |
| Step 3 | $75,332 | $36.10 | $2,888.00 |
| Step 4 | $77,687 | $37.22 | $2,977.60 |
| Step 5 | $80,041 | $38.35 | $3,068.00 |
| Step 6 | $82,396 | $39.48 | $3,158.40 |
| Step 7 | $84,751 | $40.61 | $3,248.80 |
| Step 8 | $87,105 | $41.74 | $3,339.20 |
| Step 9 | $89,460 | $42.87 | $3,429.60 |
| Step 10 | $91,815 | $43.99 | $3,519.20 |
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 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA locality | 33.94% |
| Adjusted annual | $80,041 |
| Per month | $6,670 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,068.00 |
| Hourly | $38.35 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Washington-Baltimore GS scale
- GS-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
- GS-9 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Washington-Baltimore?
For 2026, GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore ranges from $70,623 at the first step to $91,815 at the top step, with $80,041 near the middle.
How is Washington-Baltimore locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Washington-Baltimore locality percentage of 33.94%, 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 Washington-Baltimore rate remained 33.94%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-9 figures for Washington-Baltimore are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-DCB · effective January 11, 2026 · Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA, 33.94% 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.