GS-10 Pay — Austin-Round Rock (2026)
This page shows GS-10 pay in the Austin-Round Rock locality pay area for 2026. The Austin-Round Rock area adds 20.35% in locality pay on top of the GS-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $69,880 | $33.48 | $2,678.40 |
| Step 2 | $72,209 | $34.60 | $2,768.00 |
| Step 3 | $74,538 | $35.72 | $2,857.60 |
| Step 4 | $76,866 | $36.83 | $2,946.40 |
| Step 5 | $79,195 | $37.95 | $3,036.00 |
| Step 6 | $81,524 | $39.06 | $3,124.80 |
| Step 7 | $83,853 | $40.18 | $3,214.40 |
| Step 8 | $86,181 | $41.29 | $3,303.20 |
| Step 9 | $88,510 | $42.41 | $3,392.80 |
| Step 10 | $90,839 | $43.53 | $3,482.40 |
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) | $65,804 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX locality | 20.35% |
| Adjusted annual | $79,195 |
| Per month | $6,600 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,036.00 |
| Hourly | $37.95 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Austin-Round Rock GS scale
- GS-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Austin-Round Rock
- GS-11 in Austin-Round Rock
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in Austin-Round Rock?
For 2026, GS-10 in Austin-Round Rock ranges from $69,880 at the first step to $90,839 at the top step, with $79,195 near the middle.
How is Austin-Round Rock locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Austin-Round Rock locality percentage of 20.35%, 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 Austin-Round Rock rate remained 20.35%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-10 figures for Austin-Round Rock are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-AU · effective January 11, 2026 · Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX, 20.35% 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.