GS-14 Pay — Pittsburgh-New Castle (2026)
This page shows GS-14 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-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $130,042 | $62.31 | $4,984.80 |
| Step 2 | $134,377 | $64.39 | $5,151.20 |
| Step 3 | $138,712 | $66.46 | $5,316.80 |
| Step 4 | $143,048 | $68.54 | $5,483.20 |
| Step 5 | $147,383 | $70.62 | $5,649.60 |
| Step 6 | $151,718 | $72.70 | $5,816.00 |
| Step 7 | $156,054 | $74.77 | $5,981.60 |
| Step 8 | $160,389 | $76.85 | $6,148.00 |
| Step 9 | $164,724 | $78.93 | $6,314.40 |
| Step 10 | $169,060 | $81.01 | $6,480.80 |
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 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV locality | 21.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $147,383 |
| Per month | $12,282 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,649.60 |
| Hourly | $70.62 |
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-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- GS-15 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- 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 Pittsburgh-New Castle?
For 2026, GS-14 in Pittsburgh-New Castle ranges from $130,042 at the first step to $169,060 at the top step, with $147,383 near the middle.
How is Pittsburgh-New Castle locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 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-14 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.