GS-6 Pay — Austin-Round Rock (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $46,685 | $22.37 | $1,789.60 |
| Step 2 | $48,241 | $23.11 | $1,848.80 |
| Step 3 | $49,797 | $23.86 | $1,908.80 |
| Step 4 | $51,353 | $24.61 | $1,968.80 |
| Step 5 | $52,909 | $25.35 | $2,028.00 |
| Step 6 | $54,466 | $26.10 | $2,088.00 |
| Step 7 | $56,022 | $26.84 | $2,147.20 |
| Step 8 | $57,578 | $27.59 | $2,207.20 |
| Step 9 | $59,134 | $28.33 | $2,266.40 |
| Step 10 | $60,690 | $29.08 | $2,326.40 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX locality | 20.35% |
| Adjusted annual | $52,909 |
| Per month | $4,409 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,028.00 |
| Hourly | $25.35 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Austin-Round Rock GS scale
- GS-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Austin-Round Rock
- GS-7 in Austin-Round Rock
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Austin-Round Rock?
For 2026, GS-6 in Austin-Round Rock ranges from $46,685 at the first step to $60,690 at the top step, with $52,909 near the middle.
How is Austin-Round Rock locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.