GS-14 Pay — Des Moines-Ames (2026)
This page shows GS-14 pay in the Des Moines-Ames locality pay area for 2026. The Des Moines-Ames area adds 18.01% in locality pay on top of the GS-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $126,797 | $60.76 | $4,860.80 |
| Step 2 | $131,024 | $62.78 | $5,022.40 |
| Step 3 | $135,251 | $64.81 | $5,184.80 |
| Step 4 | $139,478 | $66.83 | $5,346.40 |
| Step 5 | $143,705 | $68.86 | $5,508.80 |
| Step 6 | $147,933 | $70.88 | $5,670.40 |
| Step 7 | $152,160 | $72.91 | $5,832.80 |
| Step 8 | $156,387 | $74.93 | $5,994.40 |
| Step 9 | $160,614 | $76.96 | $6,156.80 |
| Step 10 | $164,841 | $78.98 | $6,318.40 |
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 |
| Des Moines-Ames-West Des Moines, IA locality | 18.01% |
| Adjusted annual | $143,705 |
| Per month | $11,975 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,508.80 |
| Hourly | $68.86 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Des Moines-Ames GS scale
- GS-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Des Moines-Ames
- GS-15 in Des Moines-Ames
- 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 Des Moines-Ames?
For 2026, GS-14 in Des Moines-Ames ranges from $126,797 at the first step to $164,841 at the top step, with $143,705 near the middle.
How is Des Moines-Ames locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Des Moines-Ames locality percentage of 18.01%, 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 Des Moines-Ames rate remained 18.01%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-14 figures for Des Moines-Ames are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-DM · effective January 11, 2026 · Des Moines-Ames-West Des Moines, IA, 18.01% 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.