GS-7 Pay — Boston-Worcester (2026)
This page shows GS-7 pay in the Boston-Worcester locality pay area for 2026. The Boston-Worcester area adds 32.58% in locality pay on top of the GS-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $57,150 | $27.38 | $2,190.40 |
| Step 2 | $59,055 | $28.30 | $2,264.00 |
| Step 3 | $60,960 | $29.21 | $2,336.80 |
| Step 4 | $62,865 | $30.12 | $2,409.60 |
| Step 5 | $64,771 | $31.04 | $2,483.20 |
| Step 6 | $66,676 | $31.95 | $2,556.00 |
| Step 7 | $68,581 | $32.86 | $2,628.80 |
| Step 8 | $70,486 | $33.77 | $2,701.60 |
| Step 9 | $72,391 | $34.69 | $2,775.20 |
| Step 10 | $74,297 | $35.60 | $2,848.00 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT-ME-VT locality | 32.58% |
| Adjusted annual | $64,771 |
| Per month | $5,398 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,483.20 |
| Hourly | $31.04 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Boston-Worcester GS scale
- GS-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Boston-Worcester
- GS-8 in Boston-Worcester
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in Boston-Worcester?
For 2026, GS-7 in Boston-Worcester ranges from $57,150 at the first step to $74,297 at the top step, with $64,771 near the middle.
How is Boston-Worcester locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Boston-Worcester locality percentage of 32.58%, 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 Boston-Worcester rate remained 32.58%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-7 figures for Boston-Worcester are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-BOS · effective January 11, 2026 · Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT-ME-VT, 32.58% 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.