GS-2 Pay — St. Louis-St. Charles (2026)
This page shows GS-2 pay in the St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay area for 2026. The St. Louis-St. Charles area adds 20.03% in locality pay on top of the GS-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $30,479 | $14.60 | $1,168.00 |
| Step 2 | $31,204 | $14.95 | $1,196.00 |
| Step 3 | $32,215 | $15.44 | $1,235.20 |
| Step 4 | $33,068 | $15.84 | $1,267.20 |
| Step 5 | $33,438 | $16.02 | $1,281.60 |
| Step 6 | $34,421 | $16.49 | $1,319.20 |
| Step 7 | $35,404 | $16.96 | $1,356.80 |
| Step 8 | $36,387 | $17.44 | $1,395.20 |
| Step 9 | $37,370 | $17.91 | $1,432.80 |
| Step 10 | $38,353 | $18.38 | $1,470.40 |
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 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL locality | 20.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $33,438 |
| Per month | $2,787 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,281.60 |
| Hourly | $16.02 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full St. Louis-St. Charles GS scale
- GS-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- GS-3 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- 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 St. Louis-St. Charles?
For 2026, GS-2 in St. Louis-St. Charles ranges from $30,479 at the first step to $38,353 at the top step, with $33,438 near the middle.
How is St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 base rate is multiplied by one plus the St. Louis-St. Charles locality percentage of 20.03%, 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 St. Louis-St. Charles rate remained 20.03%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-2 figures for St. Louis-St. Charles are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SL · effective January 11, 2026 · St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL, 20.03% 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.