GS-1 Pay — Pittsburgh-New Castle (2026)
This page shows GS-1 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-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $27,333 | $13.10 | $1,048.00 |
| Step 2 | $28,250 | $13.54 | $1,083.20 |
| Step 3 | $29,159 | $13.97 | $1,117.60 |
| Step 4 | $30,064 | $14.41 | $1,152.80 |
| Step 5 | $30,970 | $14.84 | $1,187.20 |
| Step 6 | $31,502 | $15.09 | $1,207.20 |
| Step 7 | $32,401 | $15.53 | $1,242.40 |
| Step 8 | $33,306 | $15.96 | $1,276.80 |
| Step 9 | $33,344 | $15.98 | $1,278.40 |
| Step 10 | $34,189 | $16.38 | $1,310.40 |
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 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV locality | 21.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $30,970 |
| Per month | $2,581 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,187.20 |
| Hourly | $14.84 |
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-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- 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 Pittsburgh-New Castle?
For 2026, GS-1 in Pittsburgh-New Castle ranges from $27,333 at the first step to $34,189 at the top step, with $30,970 near the middle.
How is Pittsburgh-New Castle locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 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-1 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.