GS-10 Pay — Boston-Worcester (2026)
This page shows GS-10 pay in the Boston-Worcester locality pay area for 2026. The Boston-Worcester area adds 32.58% in locality pay on top of the GS-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $76,981 | $36.89 | $2,951.20 |
| Step 2 | $79,547 | $38.12 | $3,049.60 |
| Step 3 | $82,112 | $39.34 | $3,147.20 |
| Step 4 | $84,678 | $40.57 | $3,245.60 |
| Step 5 | $87,243 | $41.80 | $3,344.00 |
| Step 6 | $89,808 | $43.03 | $3,442.40 |
| Step 7 | $92,374 | $44.26 | $3,540.80 |
| Step 8 | $94,939 | $45.49 | $3,639.20 |
| Step 9 | $97,505 | $46.72 | $3,737.60 |
| Step 10 | $100,070 | $47.95 | $3,836.00 |
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) | $65,804 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT-ME-VT locality | 32.58% |
| Adjusted annual | $87,243 |
| Per month | $7,270 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,344.00 |
| Hourly | $41.80 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Boston-Worcester GS scale
- GS-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Boston-Worcester
- GS-11 in Boston-Worcester
- 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 Boston-Worcester?
For 2026, GS-10 in Boston-Worcester ranges from $76,981 at the first step to $100,070 at the top step, with $87,243 near the middle.
How is Boston-Worcester locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Boston-Worcester locality percentage of 32.58%, 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 Boston-Worcester rate remained 32.58%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-10 figures for Boston-Worcester are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-BOS · effective January 11, 2026 · Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT-ME-VT, 32.58% 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.