GS-7 Pay — Rest of U.S. (2026)
This page shows GS-7 pay in the Rest of U.S. locality pay area for 2026. The Rest of U.S. area adds 17.06% in locality pay on top of the GS-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $50,460 | $24.18 | $1,934.40 |
| Step 2 | $52,142 | $24.98 | $1,998.40 |
| Step 3 | $53,824 | $25.79 | $2,063.20 |
| Step 4 | $55,506 | $26.60 | $2,128.00 |
| Step 5 | $57,188 | $27.40 | $2,192.00 |
| Step 6 | $58,871 | $28.21 | $2,256.80 |
| Step 7 | $60,553 | $29.01 | $2,320.80 |
| Step 8 | $62,235 | $29.82 | $2,385.60 |
| Step 9 | $63,917 | $30.63 | $2,450.40 |
| Step 10 | $65,599 | $31.43 | $2,514.40 |
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 |
| Rest of U.S. locality | 17.06% |
| Adjusted annual | $57,188 |
| Per month | $4,766 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,192.00 |
| Hourly | $27.40 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Rest of U.S. GS scale
- GS-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
- GS-7 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in Rest of U.S.?
For 2026, GS-7 in Rest of U.S. ranges from $50,460 at the first step to $65,599 at the top step, with $57,188 near the middle.
How is Rest of U.S. locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Rest of U.S. locality percentage of 17.06%, 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 Rest of U.S. rate remained 17.06%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-7 figures for Rest of U.S. are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RUS · effective January 11, 2026 · Rest of U.S., 17.06% 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.