GS-4 Pay — Boston-Worcester (2026)
This page shows GS-4 pay in the Boston-Worcester locality pay area for 2026. The Boston-Worcester area adds 32.58% in locality pay on top of the GS-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,236 | $19.76 | $1,580.80 |
| Step 2 | $42,611 | $20.42 | $1,633.60 |
| Step 3 | $43,986 | $21.08 | $1,686.40 |
| Step 4 | $45,361 | $21.74 | $1,739.20 |
| Step 5 | $46,736 | $22.39 | $1,791.20 |
| Step 6 | $48,111 | $23.05 | $1,844.00 |
| Step 7 | $49,485 | $23.71 | $1,896.80 |
| Step 8 | $50,860 | $24.37 | $1,949.60 |
| Step 9 | $52,235 | $25.03 | $2,002.40 |
| Step 10 | $53,610 | $25.69 | $2,055.20 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT-ME-VT locality | 32.58% |
| Adjusted annual | $46,736 |
| Per month | $3,895 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,791.20 |
| Hourly | $22.39 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Boston-Worcester GS scale
- GS-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Boston-Worcester
- GS-5 in Boston-Worcester
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Boston-Worcester?
For 2026, GS-4 in Boston-Worcester ranges from $41,236 at the first step to $53,610 at the top step, with $46,736 near the middle.
How is Boston-Worcester locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Boston-Worcester locality percentage of 32.58%, 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 Boston-Worcester rate remained 32.58%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-4 figures for Boston-Worcester are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-BOS · effective January 11, 2026 · Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT-ME-VT, 32.58% 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.