GS-15 Pay — Corpus Christi-Kingsville (2026)
This page shows GS-15 pay in the Corpus Christi-Kingsville locality pay area for 2026. The Corpus Christi-Kingsville area adds 17.63% in locality pay on top of the GS-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $148,665 | $71.23 | $5,698.40 |
| Step 2 | $153,621 | $73.61 | $5,888.80 |
| Step 3 | $158,577 | $75.98 | $6,078.40 |
| Step 4 | $163,533 | $78.36 | $6,268.80 |
| Step 5 | $168,489 | $80.73 | $6,458.40 |
| Step 6 | $173,444 | $83.11 | $6,648.80 |
| Step 7 | $178,400 | $85.48 | $6,838.40 |
| Step 8 | $183,356 | $87.86 | $7,028.80 |
| Step 9 | $188,312 | $90.23 | $7,218.40 |
| Step 10 | $193,267 | $92.61 | $7,408.80 |
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 |
| Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice, TX locality | 17.63% |
| Adjusted annual | $168,489 |
| Per month | $14,041 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,458.40 |
| Hourly | $80.73 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Corpus Christi-Kingsville GS scale
- GS-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Corpus Christi-Kingsville
- 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 Corpus Christi-Kingsville?
For 2026, GS-15 in Corpus Christi-Kingsville ranges from $148,665 at the first step to $193,267 at the top step, with $168,489 near the middle.
How is Corpus Christi-Kingsville locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Corpus Christi-Kingsville locality percentage of 17.63%, 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 Corpus Christi-Kingsville rate remained 17.63%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-15 figures for Corpus Christi-Kingsville are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-CC · effective January 11, 2026 · Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice, TX, 17.63% 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.