GS-11 Pay — Pittsburgh-New Castle (2026)
This page shows GS-11 pay in the Pittsburgh-New Castle locality pay area for 2026. The Pittsburgh-New Castle area adds 21.03% in locality pay on top of the GS-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $77,211 | $37.00 | $2,960.00 |
| Step 2 | $79,785 | $38.23 | $3,058.40 |
| Step 3 | $82,360 | $39.46 | $3,156.80 |
| Step 4 | $84,934 | $40.70 | $3,256.00 |
| Step 5 | $87,508 | $41.93 | $3,354.40 |
| Step 6 | $90,083 | $43.16 | $3,452.80 |
| Step 7 | $92,657 | $44.40 | $3,552.00 |
| Step 8 | $95,231 | $45.63 | $3,650.40 |
| Step 9 | $97,806 | $46.86 | $3,748.80 |
| Step 10 | $100,380 | $48.10 | $3,848.00 |
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 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV locality | 21.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $87,508 |
| Per month | $7,292 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,354.40 |
| Hourly | $41.93 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Pittsburgh-New Castle GS scale
- GS-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- GS-12 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- 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 Pittsburgh-New Castle?
For 2026, GS-11 in Pittsburgh-New Castle ranges from $77,211 at the first step to $100,380 at the top step, with $87,508 near the middle.
How is Pittsburgh-New Castle locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Pittsburgh-New Castle locality percentage of 21.03%, 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 Pittsburgh-New Castle rate remained 21.03%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-11 figures for Pittsburgh-New Castle are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-PIT · effective January 11, 2026 · Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV, 21.03% 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.