GS-14 Pay — Atlanta- (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.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-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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| Base pay (before locality) | $121,774 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL locality | 23.79% |
| 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.
Related pay tables
- Full Atlanta- GS scale
- GS-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Atlanta-
- GS-15 in Atlanta-
- GS-14 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-14 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-14 in New York-Newark
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.