GS-6 Pay — Houston-The Woodlands (2026)
This page shows GS-6 pay in the Houston-The Woodlands locality pay area for 2026. The Houston-The Woodlands area adds 35% in locality pay on top of the GS-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $52,368 | $25.09 | $2,007.20 |
| Step 2 | $54,113 | $25.93 | $2,074.40 |
| Step 3 | $55,859 | $26.77 | $2,141.60 |
| Step 4 | $57,605 | $27.60 | $2,208.00 |
| Step 5 | $59,350 | $28.44 | $2,275.20 |
| Step 6 | $61,096 | $29.27 | $2,341.60 |
| Step 7 | $62,841 | $30.11 | $2,408.80 |
| Step 8 | $64,587 | $30.95 | $2,476.00 |
| Step 9 | $66,332 | $31.78 | $2,542.40 |
| Step 10 | $68,078 | $32.62 | $2,609.60 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $43,963 |
| Houston-The Woodlands, TX locality | 35% |
| Adjusted annual | $59,350 |
| Per month | $4,946 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,275.20 |
| Hourly | $28.44 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Houston-The Woodlands GS scale
- GS-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Houston-The Woodlands
- GS-7 in Houston-The Woodlands
- 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 Houston-The Woodlands?
For 2026, GS-6 in Houston-The Woodlands ranges from $52,368 at the first step to $68,078 at the top step, with $59,350 near the middle.
How is Houston-The Woodlands locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Houston-The Woodlands locality percentage of 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 Houston-The Woodlands rate remained 35%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-6 figures for Houston-The Woodlands are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-HOU · effective January 11, 2026 · Houston-The Woodlands, TX, 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.