GS-11 Pay — Raleigh-Durham (2026)
This page shows GS-11 pay in the Raleigh-Durham locality pay area for 2026. The Raleigh-Durham area adds 22.24% in locality pay on top of the GS-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $77,983 | $37.37 | $2,989.60 |
| Step 2 | $80,583 | $38.61 | $3,088.80 |
| Step 3 | $83,183 | $39.86 | $3,188.80 |
| Step 4 | $85,783 | $41.10 | $3,288.00 |
| Step 5 | $88,383 | $42.35 | $3,388.00 |
| Step 6 | $90,983 | $43.60 | $3,488.00 |
| Step 7 | $93,583 | $44.84 | $3,587.20 |
| Step 8 | $96,183 | $46.09 | $3,687.20 |
| Step 9 | $98,783 | $47.33 | $3,786.40 |
| Step 10 | $101,383 | $48.58 | $3,886.40 |
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 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC locality | 22.24% |
| Adjusted annual | $88,383 |
| Per month | $7,365 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,388.00 |
| Hourly | $42.35 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Raleigh-Durham GS scale
- GS-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Raleigh-Durham
- GS-12 in Raleigh-Durham
- 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 Raleigh-Durham?
For 2026, GS-11 in Raleigh-Durham ranges from $77,983 at the first step to $101,383 at the top step, with $88,383 near the middle.
How is Raleigh-Durham locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Raleigh-Durham locality percentage of 22.24%, 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 Raleigh-Durham rate remained 22.24%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-11 figures for Raleigh-Durham are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RA · effective January 11, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC, 22.24% 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.