GS-4 Pay — Austin-Round Rock (2026)

$42,425
A GS-4 Step 5 in Austin-Round Rock earns $42,425 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-4 in Austin-Round Rock ranges $37,432–$48,665.
Austin-Round Rock locality pay: 20.35% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$37,432$17.94$1,435.20
Step 2$38,680$18.53$1,482.40
Step 3$39,929$19.13$1,530.40
Step 4$41,177$19.73$1,578.40
Step 5$42,425$20.33$1,626.40
Step 6$43,673$20.93$1,674.40
Step 7$44,921$21.52$1,721.60
Step 8$46,169$22.12$1,769.60
Step 9$47,417$22.72$1,817.60
Step 10$48,665$23.32$1,865.60

Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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$42,425/yr
Base pay (before locality)$35,251
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX locality20.35%
Adjusted annual$42,425
Per month$3,535
Bi-weekly$1,626.40
Hourly$20.33

Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does GS-4 make in Austin-Round Rock?

For 2026, GS-4 in Austin-Round Rock ranges from $37,432 at the first step to $48,665 at the top step, with $42,425 near the middle.

How is Austin-Round Rock locality pay calculated?

The GS-4 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-4 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.