GS-10 Pay — Houston-The Woodlands (2026)
This page shows GS-10 pay in the Houston-The Woodlands locality pay area for 2026. The Houston-The Woodlands area adds 35% in locality pay on top of the GS-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $78,386 | $37.56 | $3,004.80 |
| Step 2 | $80,999 | $38.81 | $3,104.80 |
| Step 3 | $83,611 | $40.06 | $3,204.80 |
| Step 4 | $86,223 | $41.31 | $3,304.80 |
| Step 5 | $88,835 | $42.57 | $3,405.60 |
| Step 6 | $91,448 | $43.82 | $3,505.60 |
| Step 7 | $94,060 | $45.07 | $3,605.60 |
| Step 8 | $96,672 | $46.32 | $3,705.60 |
| Step 9 | $99,284 | $47.57 | $3,805.60 |
| Step 10 | $101,897 | $48.82 | $3,905.60 |
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 |
| Houston-The Woodlands, TX locality | 35% |
| Adjusted annual | $88,835 |
| Per month | $7,403 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,405.60 |
| Hourly | $42.57 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Houston-The Woodlands GS scale
- GS-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Houston-The Woodlands
- GS-11 in Houston-The Woodlands
- 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 Houston-The Woodlands?
For 2026, GS-10 in Houston-The Woodlands ranges from $78,386 at the first step to $101,897 at the top step, with $88,835 near the middle.
How is Houston-The Woodlands locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Houston-The Woodlands locality percentage of 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 Houston-The Woodlands rate remained 35%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-10 figures for Houston-The Woodlands are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-HOU · effective January 11, 2026 · Houston-The Woodlands, TX, 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.