GS-3 Pay — Austin-Round Rock (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,347 | $15.98 | $1,278.40 |
| Step 2 | $34,459 | $16.51 | $1,320.80 |
| Step 3 | $35,571 | $17.04 | $1,363.20 |
| Step 4 | $36,683 | $17.58 | $1,406.40 |
| Step 5 | $37,795 | $18.11 | $1,448.80 |
| Step 6 | $38,907 | $18.64 | $1,491.20 |
| Step 7 | $40,019 | $19.18 | $1,534.40 |
| Step 8 | $41,131 | $19.71 | $1,576.80 |
| Step 9 | $42,243 | $20.24 | $1,619.20 |
| Step 10 | $43,355 | $20.77 | $1,661.60 |
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) | $31,404 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX locality | 20.35% |
| Adjusted annual | $37,795 |
| Per month | $3,150 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,448.80 |
| Hourly | $18.11 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Austin-Round Rock
- GS-4 in Austin-Round Rock
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Austin-Round Rock?
For 2026, GS-3 in Austin-Round Rock ranges from $33,347 at the first step to $43,355 at the top step, with $37,795 near the middle.
How is Austin-Round Rock locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.