GS-7 Pay — Houston-The Woodlands (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $58,193 | $27.88 | $2,230.40 |
| Step 2 | $60,133 | $28.81 | $2,304.80 |
| Step 3 | $62,073 | $29.74 | $2,379.20 |
| Step 4 | $64,013 | $30.67 | $2,453.60 |
| Step 5 | $65,953 | $31.60 | $2,528.00 |
| Step 6 | $67,893 | $32.53 | $2,602.40 |
| Step 7 | $69,833 | $33.46 | $2,676.80 |
| Step 8 | $71,773 | $34.39 | $2,751.20 |
| Step 9 | $73,713 | $35.32 | $2,825.60 |
| Step 10 | $75,653 | $36.25 | $2,900.00 |
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 |
| Houston-The Woodlands, TX locality | 35% |
| Adjusted annual | $65,953 |
| Per month | $5,496 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,528.00 |
| Hourly | $31.60 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Houston-The Woodlands
- GS-8 in Houston-The Woodlands
- 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 Houston-The Woodlands?
For 2026, GS-7 in Houston-The Woodlands ranges from $58,193 at the first step to $75,653 at the top step, with $65,953 near the middle.
How is Houston-The Woodlands locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.