GS-3 Pay — Charlotte-Concord (2026)
This page shows GS-3 pay in the Charlotte-Concord locality pay area for 2026. The Charlotte-Concord area adds 19.67% in locality pay on top of the GS-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,158 | $15.89 | $1,271.20 |
| Step 2 | $34,264 | $16.42 | $1,313.60 |
| Step 3 | $35,370 | $16.95 | $1,356.00 |
| Step 4 | $36,475 | $17.48 | $1,398.40 |
| Step 5 | $37,581 | $18.01 | $1,440.80 |
| Step 6 | $38,687 | $18.54 | $1,483.20 |
| Step 7 | $39,793 | $19.07 | $1,525.60 |
| Step 8 | $40,898 | $19.60 | $1,568.00 |
| Step 9 | $42,004 | $20.13 | $1,610.40 |
| Step 10 | $43,110 | $20.66 | $1,652.80 |
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) | $31,404 |
| Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC locality | 19.67% |
| Adjusted annual | $37,581 |
| Per month | $3,132 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,440.80 |
| Hourly | $18.01 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Charlotte-Concord GS scale
- GS-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Charlotte-Concord
- GS-4 in Charlotte-Concord
- 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 Charlotte-Concord?
For 2026, GS-3 in Charlotte-Concord ranges from $33,158 at the first step to $43,110 at the top step, with $37,581 near the middle.
How is Charlotte-Concord locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Charlotte-Concord locality percentage of 19.67%, 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 Charlotte-Concord rate remained 19.67%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-3 figures for Charlotte-Concord are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-CT · effective January 11, 2026 · Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC, 19.67% 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.