GS-14 Pay — Washington-Baltimore (2026)
This page shows GS-14 pay in the Washington-Baltimore locality pay area for 2026. The Washington-Baltimore area adds 33.94% in locality pay on top of the GS-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $143,913 | $68.96 | $5,516.80 |
| Step 2 | $148,711 | $71.26 | $5,700.80 |
| Step 3 | $153,509 | $73.55 | $5,884.00 |
| Step 4 | $158,306 | $75.85 | $6,068.00 |
| Step 5 | $163,104 | $78.15 | $6,252.00 |
| Step 6 | $167,902 | $80.45 | $6,436.00 |
| Step 7 | $172,700 | $82.75 | $6,620.00 |
| Step 8 | $177,497 | $85.05 | $6,804.00 |
| Step 9 | $182,295 | $87.35 | $6,988.00 |
| Step 10 | $187,093 | $89.65 | $7,172.00 |
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 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA locality | 33.94% |
| Adjusted annual | $163,104 |
| Per month | $13,592 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,252.00 |
| Hourly | $78.15 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Washington-Baltimore GS scale
- GS-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-14 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-14 in New York-Newark
- GS-14 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-14 make in Washington-Baltimore?
For 2026, GS-14 in Washington-Baltimore ranges from $143,913 at the first step to $187,093 at the top step, with $163,104 near the middle.
How is Washington-Baltimore locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Washington-Baltimore locality percentage of 33.94%, 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 Washington-Baltimore rate remained 33.94%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-14 figures for Washington-Baltimore are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-DCB · effective January 11, 2026 · Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA, 33.94% 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.