GS-14 Pay — Rest of U.S. (2026)
This page shows GS-14 pay in the Rest of U.S. locality pay area for 2026. The Rest of U.S. area adds 17.06% in locality pay on top of the GS-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $125,776 | $60.27 | $4,821.60 |
| Step 2 | $129,969 | $62.28 | $4,982.40 |
| Step 3 | $134,162 | $64.28 | $5,142.40 |
| Step 4 | $138,356 | $66.29 | $5,303.20 |
| Step 5 | $142,549 | $68.30 | $5,464.00 |
| Step 6 | $146,742 | $70.31 | $5,624.80 |
| Step 7 | $150,935 | $72.32 | $5,785.60 |
| Step 8 | $155,128 | $74.33 | $5,946.40 |
| Step 9 | $159,321 | $76.34 | $6,107.20 |
| Step 10 | $163,514 | $78.35 | $6,268.00 |
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 |
| Rest of U.S. locality | 17.06% |
| Adjusted annual | $142,549 |
| Per month | $11,879 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,464.00 |
| Hourly | $68.30 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Rest of U.S. GS scale
- GS-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-14 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-14 in New York-Newark
- GS-14 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-14 make in Rest of U.S.?
For 2026, GS-14 in Rest of U.S. ranges from $125,776 at the first step to $163,514 at the top step, with $142,549 near the middle.
How is Rest of U.S. locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Rest of U.S. locality percentage of 17.06%, 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 Rest of U.S. rate remained 17.06%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-14 figures for Rest of U.S. are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RUS · effective January 11, 2026 · Rest of U.S., 17.06% 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.