GS-1 Pay — St. Louis-St. Charles (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay area for 2026. The St. Louis-St. Charles area adds 20.03% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $27,108 | $12.99 | $1,039.20 |
| Step 2 | $28,016 | $13.42 | $1,073.60 |
| Step 3 | $28,918 | $13.86 | $1,108.80 |
| Step 4 | $29,815 | $14.29 | $1,143.20 |
| Step 5 | $30,714 | $14.72 | $1,177.60 |
| Step 6 | $31,241 | $14.97 | $1,197.60 |
| Step 7 | $32,133 | $15.40 | $1,232.00 |
| Step 8 | $33,031 | $15.83 | $1,266.40 |
| Step 9 | $33,068 | $15.84 | $1,267.20 |
| Step 10 | $33,906 | $16.25 | $1,300.00 |
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 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL locality | 20.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $30,714 |
| Per month | $2,560 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,177.60 |
| Hourly | $14.72 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full St. Louis-St. Charles GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- 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 St. Louis-St. Charles?
For 2026, GS-1 in St. Louis-St. Charles ranges from $27,108 at the first step to $33,906 at the top step, with $30,714 near the middle.
How is St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the St. Louis-St. Charles locality percentage of 20.03%, 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 St. Louis-St. Charles rate remained 20.03%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for St. Louis-St. Charles are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SL · effective January 11, 2026 · St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL, 20.03% 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.