GS-14 Pay Scale (2026)
This page shows 2026 General Schedule pay for GS-14. It lists the salary for GS-14 at each step and shows how the total changes across locality pay areas.
| Step | Base | Rest of U.S. | Washington-Baltimore | New York-Newark | San Jose-San Francisco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $107,446 | $125,776 | $143,913 | $148,222 | $157,236 |
| Step 2 | $111,028 | $129,969 | $148,711 | $153,163 | $162,478 |
| Step 3 | $114,610 | $134,162 | $153,509 | $158,104 | $167,720 |
| Step 4 | $118,192 | $138,356 | $158,306 | $163,046 | $172,962 |
| Step 5 | $121,774 | $142,549 | $163,104 | $167,987 | $178,204 |
| Step 6 | $125,356 | $146,742 | $167,902 | $172,929 | $183,446 |
| Step 7 | $128,938 | $150,935 | $172,700 | $177,870 | $188,688 |
| Step 8 | $132,520 | $155,128 | $177,497 | $182,811 | $193,930 |
| Step 9 | $136,102 | $159,321 | $182,295 | $187,753 | $197,200 |
| Step 10 | $139,684 | $163,514 | $187,093 | $192,694 | $197,200 |
GS-14 in every locality pay area
- Washington-Baltimore
- San Jose-San Francisco
- New York-Newark
- Los Angeles-Long Beach
- Houston-The Woodlands
- San Diego-Chula Vista
- Boston-Worcester
- State of Alaska
- Hartford-East Hartford
- Seattle-Tacoma
- Chicago-Naperville
- Denver-Aurora
- Sacramento-Roseville
- Detroit-Warren
- Philadelphia-Reading
- Minneapolis-St. Paul
- Dallas-Fort Worth
- Portland-Vancouver
- Miami-Port St. Lucie
- Atlanta-
- Phoenix-Mesa
- Milwaukee-Racine
- Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- Richmond
- Raleigh-Durham
- Cleveland-Akron
- State of Hawaii
- Columbus-Marion
- Cincinnati-Wilmington
- Huntsville-Decatur
- Laredo
- Dayton-Springfield
- Pittsburgh-New Castle
- Albany-Schenectady
- Austin-Round Rock
- Colorado Springs
- St. Louis-St. Charles
- Charlotte-Concord
- Las Vegas-Henderson
- Burlington-South Burlington
- Harrisburg-Lebanon
- Tucson-Nogales
- Kansas City-Overland Park
- Davenport-Moline
- Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- San Antonio-New Braunfels
- Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- Birmingham-Hoover
- Omaha-Council Bluffs
- Indianapolis-Carmel
- Des Moines-Ames
- Palm Bay-Melbourne
- Rochester-Batavia
- Spokane-Spokane Valley
- Fresno-Madera
- Corpus Christi-Kingsville
- Reno-Fernley
- Rest of U.S.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does GS-14 have?
GS-14 has ten within-grade steps, each a fixed increment above the previous one, shown here for 2026.
How does locality pay affect GS-14?
The base GS-14 rate is increased by the locality percentage for each pay area, so GS-14 pay is higher in higher-locality areas for 2026.
What determines a GS-14 employee's step?
Step placement generally depends on time in grade and performance, and each step raises GS-14 pay by a set amount.
Is GS-14 pay shown before or after tax?
All GS-14 figures are gross 2026 amounts, before tax, withholding, or deductions.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-GS · effective January 11, 2026. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.