GS-6 Pay — Pittsburgh-New Castle (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $46,949 | $22.50 | $1,800.00 |
| Step 2 | $48,514 | $23.25 | $1,860.00 |
| Step 3 | $50,079 | $24.00 | $1,920.00 |
| Step 4 | $51,644 | $24.75 | $1,980.00 |
| Step 5 | $53,208 | $25.49 | $2,039.20 |
| Step 6 | $54,773 | $26.24 | $2,099.20 |
| Step 7 | $56,338 | $26.99 | $2,159.20 |
| Step 8 | $57,903 | $27.74 | $2,219.20 |
| Step 9 | $59,468 | $28.49 | $2,279.20 |
| Step 10 | $61,033 | $29.24 | $2,339.20 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV locality | 21.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $53,208 |
| Per month | $4,434 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,039.20 |
| Hourly | $25.49 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- GS-7 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- 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 Pittsburgh-New Castle?
For 2026, GS-6 in Pittsburgh-New Castle ranges from $46,949 at the first step to $61,033 at the top step, with $53,208 near the middle.
How is Pittsburgh-New Castle locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.