GS-1 Pay — Philadelphia-Reading (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the Philadelphia-Reading locality pay area for 2026. The Philadelphia-Reading area adds 28.99% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $29,131 | $13.96 | $1,116.80 |
| Step 2 | $30,108 | $14.43 | $1,154.40 |
| Step 3 | $31,076 | $14.89 | $1,191.20 |
| Step 4 | $32,041 | $15.35 | $1,228.00 |
| Step 5 | $33,007 | $15.82 | $1,265.60 |
| Step 6 | $33,574 | $16.09 | $1,287.20 |
| Step 7 | $34,532 | $16.55 | $1,324.00 |
| Step 8 | $35,497 | $17.01 | $1,360.80 |
| Step 9 | $35,537 | $17.03 | $1,362.40 |
| Step 10 | $36,437 | $17.46 | $1,396.80 |
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) | $25,589 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD locality | 28.99% |
| Adjusted annual | $33,007 |
| Per month | $2,751 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,265.60 |
| Hourly | $15.82 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Philadelphia-Reading GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Philadelphia-Reading
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Philadelphia-Reading?
For 2026, GS-1 in Philadelphia-Reading ranges from $29,131 at the first step to $36,437 at the top step, with $33,007 near the middle.
How is Philadelphia-Reading locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Philadelphia-Reading locality percentage of 28.99%, 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 Philadelphia-Reading rate remained 28.99%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for Philadelphia-Reading are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-PHL · effective January 11, 2026 · Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD, 28.99% 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.