GS-5 Pay — Pittsburgh-New Castle (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $42,117 | $20.18 | $1,614.40 |
| Step 2 | $43,521 | $20.85 | $1,668.00 |
| Step 3 | $44,925 | $21.53 | $1,722.40 |
| Step 4 | $46,329 | $22.20 | $1,776.00 |
| Step 5 | $47,733 | $22.87 | $1,829.60 |
| Step 6 | $49,137 | $23.54 | $1,883.20 |
| Step 7 | $50,541 | $24.22 | $1,937.60 |
| Step 8 | $51,945 | $24.89 | $1,991.20 |
| Step 9 | $53,349 | $25.56 | $2,044.80 |
| Step 10 | $54,753 | $26.24 | $2,099.20 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV locality | 21.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $47,733 |
| Per month | $3,978 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,829.60 |
| Hourly | $22.87 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- GS-6 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- 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 Pittsburgh-New Castle?
For 2026, GS-5 in Pittsburgh-New Castle ranges from $42,117 at the first step to $54,753 at the top step, with $47,733 near the middle.
How is Pittsburgh-New Castle locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.