GS-11 Pay — Austin-Round Rock (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $76,777 | $36.79 | $2,943.20 |
| Step 2 | $79,337 | $38.01 | $3,040.80 |
| Step 3 | $81,897 | $39.24 | $3,139.20 |
| Step 4 | $84,457 | $40.47 | $3,237.60 |
| Step 5 | $87,017 | $41.69 | $3,335.20 |
| Step 6 | $89,577 | $42.92 | $3,433.60 |
| Step 7 | $92,136 | $44.15 | $3,532.00 |
| Step 8 | $94,696 | $45.37 | $3,629.60 |
| Step 9 | $97,256 | $46.60 | $3,728.00 |
| Step 10 | $99,816 | $47.83 | $3,826.40 |
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) | $72,303 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX locality | 20.35% |
| Adjusted annual | $87,017 |
| Per month | $7,251 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,335.20 |
| Hourly | $41.69 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Austin-Round Rock
- GS-12 in Austin-Round Rock
- 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 Austin-Round Rock?
For 2026, GS-11 in Austin-Round Rock ranges from $76,777 at the first step to $99,816 at the top step, with $87,017 near the middle.
How is Austin-Round Rock locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.