GS-1 Pay — Rest of U.S. (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the Rest of U.S. locality pay area for 2026. The Rest of U.S. area adds 17.06% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $26,437 | $12.67 | $1,013.60 |
| Step 2 | $27,323 | $13.09 | $1,047.20 |
| Step 3 | $28,202 | $13.51 | $1,080.80 |
| Step 4 | $29,078 | $13.93 | $1,114.40 |
| Step 5 | $29,954 | $14.35 | $1,148.00 |
| Step 6 | $30,468 | $14.60 | $1,168.00 |
| Step 7 | $31,338 | $15.02 | $1,201.60 |
| Step 8 | $32,214 | $15.44 | $1,235.20 |
| Step 9 | $32,250 | $15.45 | $1,236.00 |
| Step 10 | $33,067 | $15.84 | $1,267.20 |
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) | $25,589 |
| Rest of U.S. locality | 17.06% |
| Adjusted annual | $29,954 |
| Per month | $2,496 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,148.00 |
| Hourly | $14.35 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Rest of U.S. GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
- GS-1 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Rest of U.S.?
For 2026, GS-1 in Rest of U.S. ranges from $26,437 at the first step to $33,067 at the top step, with $29,954 near the middle.
How is Rest of U.S. locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Rest of U.S. locality percentage of 17.06%, 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 Rest of U.S. rate remained 17.06%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for Rest of U.S. are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RUS · effective January 11, 2026 · Rest of U.S., 17.06% 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.