GS-14 Pay — St. Louis-St. Charles (2026)
This page shows GS-14 pay in the St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay area for 2026. The St. Louis-St. Charles area adds 20.03% in locality pay on top of the GS-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $128,967 | $61.80 | $4,944.00 |
| Step 2 | $133,267 | $63.86 | $5,108.80 |
| Step 3 | $137,566 | $65.92 | $5,273.60 |
| Step 4 | $141,866 | $67.98 | $5,438.40 |
| Step 5 | $146,165 | $70.04 | $5,603.20 |
| Step 6 | $150,465 | $72.10 | $5,768.00 |
| Step 7 | $154,764 | $74.16 | $5,932.80 |
| Step 8 | $159,064 | $76.22 | $6,097.60 |
| Step 9 | $163,363 | $78.28 | $6,262.40 |
| Step 10 | $167,663 | $80.34 | $6,427.20 |
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 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL locality | 20.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $146,165 |
| Per month | $12,180 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,603.20 |
| Hourly | $70.04 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full St. Louis-St. Charles GS scale
- GS-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- GS-15 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- 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 St. Louis-St. Charles?
For 2026, GS-14 in St. Louis-St. Charles ranges from $128,967 at the first step to $167,663 at the top step, with $146,165 near the middle.
How is St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 base rate is multiplied by one plus the St. Louis-St. Charles locality percentage of 20.03%, 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 St. Louis-St. Charles rate remained 20.03%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-14 figures for St. Louis-St. Charles are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SL · effective January 11, 2026 · St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL, 20.03% 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.