GS-13 Pay — Austin-Round Rock (2026)

$124,019
A GS-13 Step 5 in Austin-Round Rock earns $124,019 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-13 in Austin-Round Rock ranges $109,428–$142,259.
Austin-Round Rock locality pay: 20.35% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$109,428$52.43$4,194.40
Step 2$113,076$54.18$4,334.40
Step 3$116,724$55.93$4,474.40
Step 4$120,372$57.68$4,614.40
Step 5$124,019$59.42$4,753.60
Step 6$127,667$61.17$4,893.60
Step 7$131,315$62.92$5,033.60
Step 8$134,963$64.67$5,173.60
Step 9$138,611$66.42$5,313.60
Step 10$142,259$68.16$5,452.80

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

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$124,019/yr
Base pay (before locality)$103,049
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX locality20.35%
Adjusted annual$124,019
Per month$10,335
Bi-weekly$4,753.60
Hourly$59.42

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-13 make in Austin-Round Rock?

For 2026, GS-13 in Austin-Round Rock ranges from $109,428 at the first step to $142,259 at the top step, with $124,019 near the middle.

How is Austin-Round Rock locality pay calculated?

The GS-13 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-13 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.