GS-3 Pay — Pittsburgh-New Castle (2026)
This page shows GS-3 pay in the Pittsburgh-New Castle locality pay area for 2026. The Pittsburgh-New Castle area adds 21.03% in locality pay on top of the GS-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,535 | $16.07 | $1,285.60 |
| Step 2 | $34,653 | $16.60 | $1,328.00 |
| Step 3 | $35,772 | $17.14 | $1,371.20 |
| Step 4 | $36,890 | $17.68 | $1,414.40 |
| Step 5 | $38,008 | $18.21 | $1,456.80 |
| Step 6 | $39,127 | $18.75 | $1,500.00 |
| Step 7 | $40,245 | $19.28 | $1,542.40 |
| Step 8 | $41,363 | $19.82 | $1,585.60 |
| Step 9 | $42,482 | $20.36 | $1,628.80 |
| Step 10 | $43,600 | $20.89 | $1,671.20 |
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 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV locality | 21.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $38,008 |
| Per month | $3,167 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,456.80 |
| Hourly | $18.21 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Pittsburgh-New Castle GS scale
- GS-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- GS-4 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- 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 Pittsburgh-New Castle?
For 2026, GS-3 in Pittsburgh-New Castle ranges from $33,535 at the first step to $43,600 at the top step, with $38,008 near the middle.
How is Pittsburgh-New Castle locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Pittsburgh-New Castle locality percentage of 21.03%, 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 Pittsburgh-New Castle rate remained 21.03%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-3 figures for Pittsburgh-New Castle are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-PIT · effective January 11, 2026 · Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV, 21.03% 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.