GS-2 Pay — Austin-Round Rock (2026)
This page shows GS-2 pay in the Austin-Round Rock locality pay area for 2026. The Austin-Round Rock area adds 20.35% in locality pay on top of the GS-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $30,560 | $14.64 | $1,171.20 |
| Step 2 | $31,287 | $14.99 | $1,199.20 |
| Step 3 | $32,301 | $15.48 | $1,238.40 |
| Step 4 | $33,156 | $15.89 | $1,271.20 |
| Step 5 | $33,527 | $16.06 | $1,284.80 |
| Step 6 | $34,513 | $16.54 | $1,323.20 |
| Step 7 | $35,498 | $17.01 | $1,360.80 |
| Step 8 | $36,484 | $17.48 | $1,398.40 |
| Step 9 | $37,470 | $17.95 | $1,436.00 |
| Step 10 | $38,455 | $18.43 | $1,474.40 |
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 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX locality | 20.35% |
| Adjusted annual | $33,527 |
| Per month | $2,794 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,284.80 |
| Hourly | $16.06 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Austin-Round Rock GS scale
- GS-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Austin-Round Rock
- GS-3 in Austin-Round Rock
- 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 Austin-Round Rock?
For 2026, GS-2 in Austin-Round Rock ranges from $30,560 at the first step to $38,455 at the top step, with $33,527 near the middle.
How is Austin-Round Rock locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Austin-Round Rock locality percentage of 20.35%, 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 Austin-Round Rock rate remained 20.35%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-2 figures for Austin-Round Rock are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-AU · effective January 11, 2026 · Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX, 20.35% 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.