GS-15 Pay — Charlotte-Concord (2026)
This page shows GS-15 pay in the Charlotte-Concord locality pay area for 2026. The Charlotte-Concord area adds 19.67% in locality pay on top of the GS-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $151,244 | $72.47 | $5,797.60 |
| Step 2 | $156,285 | $74.89 | $5,991.20 |
| Step 3 | $161,327 | $77.30 | $6,184.00 |
| Step 4 | $166,369 | $79.72 | $6,377.60 |
| Step 5 | $171,411 | $82.13 | $6,570.40 |
| Step 6 | $176,452 | $84.55 | $6,764.00 |
| Step 7 | $181,494 | $86.96 | $6,956.80 |
| Step 8 | $186,536 | $89.38 | $7,150.40 |
| Step 9 | $191,577 | $91.80 | $7,344.00 |
| Step 10 | $196,619 | $94.21 | $7,536.80 |
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) | $143,236 |
| Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC locality | 19.67% |
| Adjusted annual | $171,411 |
| Per month | $14,284 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,570.40 |
| Hourly | $82.13 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Charlotte-Concord GS scale
- GS-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Charlotte-Concord
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Charlotte-Concord?
For 2026, GS-15 in Charlotte-Concord ranges from $151,244 at the first step to $196,619 at the top step, with $171,411 near the middle.
How is Charlotte-Concord locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Charlotte-Concord locality percentage of 19.67%, 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 Charlotte-Concord rate remained 19.67%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-15 figures for Charlotte-Concord are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-CT · effective January 11, 2026 · Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC, 19.67% 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.