GS-11 Pay — Houston-The Woodlands (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $86,123 | $41.27 | $3,301.60 |
| Step 2 | $88,995 | $42.64 | $3,411.20 |
| Step 3 | $91,866 | $44.02 | $3,521.60 |
| Step 4 | $94,738 | $45.39 | $3,631.20 |
| Step 5 | $97,609 | $46.77 | $3,741.60 |
| Step 6 | $100,481 | $48.15 | $3,852.00 |
| Step 7 | $103,352 | $49.52 | $3,961.60 |
| Step 8 | $106,223 | $50.90 | $4,072.00 |
| Step 9 | $109,095 | $52.27 | $4,181.60 |
| Step 10 | $111,966 | $53.65 | $4,292.00 |
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 |
| Houston-The Woodlands, TX locality | 35% |
| Adjusted annual | $97,609 |
| Per month | $8,134 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,741.60 |
| Hourly | $46.77 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Houston-The Woodlands
- GS-12 in Houston-The Woodlands
- 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 Houston-The Woodlands?
For 2026, GS-11 in Houston-The Woodlands ranges from $86,123 at the first step to $111,966 at the top step, with $97,609 near the middle.
How is Houston-The Woodlands locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.