GS-2 Pay — Atlanta- (2026)
This page shows GS-2 pay in the Atlanta- locality pay area for 2026. The Atlanta- area adds 23.79% in locality pay on top of the GS-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $31,434 | $15.06 | $1,204.80 |
| Step 2 | $32,182 | $15.42 | $1,233.60 |
| Step 3 | $33,224 | $15.92 | $1,273.60 |
| Step 4 | $34,104 | $16.34 | $1,307.20 |
| Step 5 | $34,485 | $16.52 | $1,321.60 |
| Step 6 | $35,499 | $17.01 | $1,360.80 |
| Step 7 | $36,513 | $17.50 | $1,400.00 |
| Step 8 | $37,527 | $17.98 | $1,438.40 |
| Step 9 | $38,541 | $18.47 | $1,477.60 |
| Step 10 | $39,555 | $18.95 | $1,516.00 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL locality | 23.79% |
| Adjusted annual | $34,485 |
| Per month | $2,874 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,321.60 |
| Hourly | $16.52 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Atlanta- GS scale
- GS-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Atlanta-
- GS-3 in Atlanta-
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Atlanta-?
For 2026, GS-2 in Atlanta- ranges from $31,434 at the first step to $39,555 at the top step, with $34,485 near the middle.
How is Atlanta- locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Atlanta- locality percentage of 23.79%, 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 Atlanta- rate remained 23.79%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-2 figures for Atlanta- are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-ATL · effective January 11, 2026 · Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL, 23.79% 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.