GS-11 Pay — Charlotte-Concord (2026)

$86,525
A GS-11 Step 5 in Charlotte-Concord earns $86,525 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-11 in Charlotte-Concord ranges $76,343–$99,252.
Charlotte-Concord locality pay: 19.67% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-11 pay in the Charlotte-Concord locality pay area for 2026. The Charlotte-Concord area adds 19.67% in locality pay on top of the GS-11 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$76,343$36.58$2,926.40
Step 2$78,889$37.80$3,024.00
Step 3$81,434$39.02$3,121.60
Step 4$83,980$40.24$3,219.20
Step 5$86,525$41.46$3,316.80
Step 6$89,070$42.68$3,414.40
Step 7$91,616$43.90$3,512.00
Step 8$94,161$45.12$3,609.60
Step 9$96,707$46.34$3,707.20
Step 10$99,252$47.56$3,804.80

Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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$86,525/yr
Base pay (before locality)$72,303
Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC locality19.67%
Adjusted annual$86,525
Per month$7,210
Bi-weekly$3,316.80
Hourly$41.46

Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does GS-11 make in Charlotte-Concord?

For 2026, GS-11 in Charlotte-Concord ranges from $76,343 at the first step to $99,252 at the top step, with $86,525 near the middle.

How is Charlotte-Concord locality pay calculated?

The GS-11 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Charlotte-Concord locality percentage of 19.67%, 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 Charlotte-Concord rate remained 19.67%.

Is this before or after tax?

The GS-11 figures for Charlotte-Concord are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.

Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-CT · effective January 11, 2026 · Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC, 19.67% 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.