GS-13 Pay — Pittsburgh-New Castle (2026)
This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $110,047 | $52.73 | $4,218.40 |
| Step 2 | $113,715 | $54.49 | $4,359.20 |
| Step 3 | $117,383 | $56.24 | $4,499.20 |
| Step 4 | $121,052 | $58.00 | $4,640.00 |
| Step 5 | $124,720 | $59.76 | $4,780.80 |
| Step 6 | $128,389 | $61.52 | $4,921.60 |
| Step 7 | $132,057 | $63.28 | $5,062.40 |
| Step 8 | $135,725 | $65.03 | $5,202.40 |
| Step 9 | $139,394 | $66.79 | $5,343.20 |
| Step 10 | $143,062 | $68.55 | $5,484.00 |
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) | $103,049 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV locality | 21.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $124,720 |
| Per month | $10,393 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,780.80 |
| Hourly | $59.76 |
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-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- GS-14 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- 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 Pittsburgh-New Castle?
For 2026, GS-13 in Pittsburgh-New Castle ranges from $110,047 at the first step to $143,062 at the top step, with $124,720 near the middle.
How is Pittsburgh-New Castle locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.