GS-1 Pay — Raleigh-Durham (2026)
This page shows GS-1 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-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $27,607 | $13.23 | $1,058.40 |
| Step 2 | $28,532 | $13.67 | $1,093.60 |
| Step 3 | $29,450 | $14.11 | $1,128.80 |
| Step 4 | $30,364 | $14.55 | $1,164.00 |
| Step 5 | $31,280 | $14.99 | $1,199.20 |
| Step 6 | $31,817 | $15.25 | $1,220.00 |
| Step 7 | $32,725 | $15.68 | $1,254.40 |
| Step 8 | $33,639 | $16.12 | $1,289.60 |
| Step 9 | $33,677 | $16.14 | $1,291.20 |
| Step 10 | $34,530 | $16.55 | $1,324.00 |
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) | $25,589 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC locality | 22.24% |
| Adjusted annual | $31,280 |
| Per month | $2,607 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,199.20 |
| Hourly | $14.99 |
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-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Raleigh-Durham
- 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 Raleigh-Durham?
For 2026, GS-1 in Raleigh-Durham ranges from $27,607 at the first step to $34,530 at the top step, with $31,280 near the middle.
How is Raleigh-Durham locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 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-1 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.