GS-13 Pay — Austin-Round Rock (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.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-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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| Base pay (before locality) | $103,049 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX locality | 20.35% |
| 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.
Related pay tables
- Full Austin-Round Rock GS scale
- GS-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Austin-Round Rock
- GS-14 in Austin-Round Rock
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
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.