GS-10 Pay — Washington-Baltimore (2026)
This page shows GS-10 pay in the Washington-Baltimore locality pay area for 2026. The Washington-Baltimore area adds 33.94% in locality pay on top of the GS-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $77,771 | $37.26 | $2,980.80 |
| Step 2 | $80,363 | $38.51 | $3,080.80 |
| Step 3 | $82,954 | $39.75 | $3,180.00 |
| Step 4 | $85,546 | $40.99 | $3,279.20 |
| Step 5 | $88,138 | $42.23 | $3,378.40 |
| Step 6 | $90,730 | $43.47 | $3,477.60 |
| Step 7 | $93,321 | $44.72 | $3,577.60 |
| Step 8 | $95,913 | $45.96 | $3,676.80 |
| Step 9 | $98,505 | $47.20 | $3,776.00 |
| Step 10 | $101,097 | $48.44 | $3,875.20 |
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) | $65,804 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA locality | 33.94% |
| Adjusted annual | $88,138 |
| Per month | $7,345 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,378.40 |
| Hourly | $42.23 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Washington-Baltimore GS scale
- GS-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
- GS-10 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in Washington-Baltimore?
For 2026, GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore ranges from $77,771 at the first step to $101,097 at the top step, with $88,138 near the middle.
How is Washington-Baltimore locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Washington-Baltimore locality percentage of 33.94%, 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 Washington-Baltimore rate remained 33.94%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-10 figures for Washington-Baltimore are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-DCB · effective January 11, 2026 · Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA, 33.94% 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.