GS-5 Pay — Philadelphia-Reading (2026)
This page shows GS-5 pay in the Philadelphia-Reading locality pay area for 2026. The Philadelphia-Reading area adds 28.99% in locality pay on top of the GS-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $44,887 | $21.51 | $1,720.80 |
| Step 2 | $46,384 | $22.23 | $1,778.40 |
| Step 3 | $47,880 | $22.94 | $1,835.20 |
| Step 4 | $49,376 | $23.66 | $1,892.80 |
| Step 5 | $50,872 | $24.38 | $1,950.40 |
| Step 6 | $52,369 | $25.09 | $2,007.20 |
| Step 7 | $53,865 | $25.81 | $2,064.80 |
| Step 8 | $55,361 | $26.53 | $2,122.40 |
| Step 9 | $56,858 | $27.24 | $2,179.20 |
| Step 10 | $58,354 | $27.96 | $2,236.80 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD locality | 28.99% |
| Adjusted annual | $50,872 |
| Per month | $4,239 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,950.40 |
| Hourly | $24.38 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Philadelphia-Reading GS scale
- GS-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Philadelphia-Reading
- GS-6 in Philadelphia-Reading
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Philadelphia-Reading?
For 2026, GS-5 in Philadelphia-Reading ranges from $44,887 at the first step to $58,354 at the top step, with $50,872 near the middle.
How is Philadelphia-Reading locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Philadelphia-Reading locality percentage of 28.99%, 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 Philadelphia-Reading rate remained 28.99%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-5 figures for Philadelphia-Reading are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-PHL · effective January 11, 2026 · Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD, 28.99% 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.