GS-11 Pay — Atlanta- (2026)
This page shows GS-11 pay in the Atlanta- locality pay area for 2026. The Atlanta- area adds 23.79% in locality pay on top of the GS-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $78,972 | $37.84 | $3,027.20 |
| Step 2 | $81,605 | $39.10 | $3,128.00 |
| Step 3 | $84,238 | $40.36 | $3,228.80 |
| Step 4 | $86,871 | $41.62 | $3,329.60 |
| Step 5 | $89,504 | $42.89 | $3,431.20 |
| Step 6 | $92,137 | $44.15 | $3,532.00 |
| Step 7 | $94,770 | $45.41 | $3,632.80 |
| Step 8 | $97,403 | $46.67 | $3,733.60 |
| Step 9 | $100,036 | $47.93 | $3,834.40 |
| Step 10 | $102,669 | $49.19 | $3,935.20 |
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) | $72,303 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL locality | 23.79% |
| Adjusted annual | $89,504 |
| Per month | $7,459 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,431.20 |
| Hourly | $42.89 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Atlanta- GS scale
- GS-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Atlanta-
- GS-12 in Atlanta-
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Atlanta-?
For 2026, GS-11 in Atlanta- ranges from $78,972 at the first step to $102,669 at the top step, with $89,504 near the middle.
How is Atlanta- locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Atlanta- locality percentage of 23.79%, 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 Atlanta- rate remained 23.79%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-11 figures for Atlanta- are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-ATL · effective January 11, 2026 · Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL, 23.79% 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.