GS-2 Pay — Washington-Baltimore (2026)
This page shows GS-2 pay in the Washington-Baltimore locality pay area for 2026. The Washington-Baltimore area adds 33.94% in locality pay on top of the GS-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $34,011 | $16.30 | $1,304.00 |
| Step 2 | $34,820 | $16.68 | $1,334.40 |
| Step 3 | $35,948 | $17.22 | $1,377.60 |
| Step 4 | $36,900 | $17.68 | $1,414.40 |
| Step 5 | $37,313 | $17.88 | $1,430.40 |
| Step 6 | $38,410 | $18.40 | $1,472.00 |
| Step 7 | $39,507 | $18.93 | $1,514.40 |
| Step 8 | $40,604 | $19.46 | $1,556.80 |
| Step 9 | $41,701 | $19.98 | $1,598.40 |
| Step 10 | $42,798 | $20.51 | $1,640.80 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA locality | 33.94% |
| Adjusted annual | $37,313 |
| Per month | $3,109 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,430.40 |
| Hourly | $17.88 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Washington-Baltimore GS scale
- GS-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
- GS-2 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Washington-Baltimore?
For 2026, GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore ranges from $34,011 at the first step to $42,798 at the top step, with $37,313 near the middle.
How is Washington-Baltimore locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Washington-Baltimore locality percentage of 33.94%, 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 Washington-Baltimore rate remained 33.94%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-2 figures for Washington-Baltimore are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-DCB · effective January 11, 2026 · Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA, 33.94% 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.