GS-7 Pay Scale (2026)
This page shows 2026 General Schedule pay for GS-7. It lists the salary for GS-7 at each step and shows how the total changes across locality pay areas.
| Step | Base | Rest of U.S. | Washington-Baltimore | New York-Newark | San Jose-San Francisco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $43,106 | $50,460 | $57,736 | $59,465 | $63,081 |
| Step 2 | $44,543 | $52,142 | $59,661 | $61,447 | $65,184 |
| Step 3 | $45,980 | $53,824 | $61,586 | $63,429 | $67,287 |
| Step 4 | $47,417 | $55,506 | $63,510 | $65,412 | $69,390 |
| Step 5 | $48,854 | $57,188 | $65,435 | $67,394 | $71,493 |
| Step 6 | $50,291 | $58,871 | $67,360 | $69,376 | $73,596 |
| Step 7 | $51,728 | $60,553 | $69,284 | $71,359 | $75,699 |
| Step 8 | $53,165 | $62,235 | $71,209 | $73,341 | $77,802 |
| Step 9 | $54,602 | $63,917 | $73,134 | $75,323 | $79,905 |
| Step 10 | $56,039 | $65,599 | $75,059 | $77,306 | $82,007 |
GS-7 in every locality pay area
- Washington-Baltimore
- San Jose-San Francisco
- New York-Newark
- Los Angeles-Long Beach
- Houston-The Woodlands
- San Diego-Chula Vista
- Boston-Worcester
- State of Alaska
- Hartford-East Hartford
- Seattle-Tacoma
- Chicago-Naperville
- Denver-Aurora
- Sacramento-Roseville
- Detroit-Warren
- Philadelphia-Reading
- Minneapolis-St. Paul
- Dallas-Fort Worth
- Portland-Vancouver
- Miami-Port St. Lucie
- Atlanta-
- Phoenix-Mesa
- Milwaukee-Racine
- Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- Richmond
- Raleigh-Durham
- Cleveland-Akron
- State of Hawaii
- Columbus-Marion
- Cincinnati-Wilmington
- Huntsville-Decatur
- Laredo
- Dayton-Springfield
- Pittsburgh-New Castle
- Albany-Schenectady
- Austin-Round Rock
- Colorado Springs
- St. Louis-St. Charles
- Charlotte-Concord
- Las Vegas-Henderson
- Burlington-South Burlington
- Harrisburg-Lebanon
- Tucson-Nogales
- Kansas City-Overland Park
- Davenport-Moline
- Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- San Antonio-New Braunfels
- Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- Birmingham-Hoover
- Omaha-Council Bluffs
- Indianapolis-Carmel
- Des Moines-Ames
- Palm Bay-Melbourne
- Rochester-Batavia
- Spokane-Spokane Valley
- Fresno-Madera
- Corpus Christi-Kingsville
- Reno-Fernley
- Rest of U.S.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does GS-7 have?
GS-7 has ten within-grade steps, each a fixed increment above the previous one, shown here for 2026.
How does locality pay affect GS-7?
The base GS-7 rate is increased by the locality percentage for each pay area, so GS-7 pay is higher in higher-locality areas for 2026.
What determines a GS-7 employee's step?
Step placement generally depends on time in grade and performance, and each step raises GS-7 pay by a set amount.
Is GS-7 pay shown before or after tax?
All GS-7 figures are gross 2026 amounts, before tax, withholding, or deductions.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-GS · effective January 11, 2026. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.