GS-14 Pay — Atlanta- (2026)

$150,744
A GS-14 Step 5 in Atlanta- earns $150,744 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-14 in Atlanta- ranges $133,007–$172,915.
Atlanta- locality pay: 23.79% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-14 pay in the Atlanta- locality pay area for 2026. The Atlanta- area adds 23.79% in locality pay on top of the GS-14 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$133,007$63.73$5,098.40
Step 2$137,442$65.86$5,268.80
Step 3$141,876$67.98$5,438.40
Step 4$146,310$70.11$5,608.80
Step 5$150,744$72.23$5,778.40
Step 6$155,178$74.35$5,948.00
Step 7$159,612$76.48$6,118.40
Step 8$164,047$78.60$6,288.00
Step 9$168,481$80.73$6,458.40
Step 10$172,915$82.85$6,628.00

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

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$150,744/yr
Base pay (before locality)$121,774
Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL locality23.79%
Adjusted annual$150,744
Per month$12,562
Bi-weekly$5,778.40
Hourly$72.23

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-14 make in Atlanta-?

For 2026, GS-14 in Atlanta- ranges from $133,007 at the first step to $172,915 at the top step, with $150,744 near the middle.

How is Atlanta- locality pay calculated?

The GS-14 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Atlanta- locality percentage of 23.79%, 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 Atlanta- rate remained 23.79%.

Is this before or after tax?

The GS-14 figures for Atlanta- are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.

Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-ATL · effective January 11, 2026 · Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL, 23.79% 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.