GS-8 Pay — Austin-Round Rock (2026)
This page shows GS-8 pay in the Austin-Round Rock locality pay area for 2026. The Austin-Round Rock area adds 20.35% in locality pay on top of the GS-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $57,453 | $27.53 | $2,202.40 |
| Step 2 | $59,367 | $28.45 | $2,276.00 |
| Step 3 | $61,282 | $29.36 | $2,348.80 |
| Step 4 | $63,197 | $30.28 | $2,422.40 |
| Step 5 | $65,112 | $31.20 | $2,496.00 |
| Step 6 | $67,027 | $32.12 | $2,569.60 |
| Step 7 | $68,941 | $33.03 | $2,642.40 |
| Step 8 | $70,856 | $33.95 | $2,716.00 |
| Step 9 | $72,771 | $34.87 | $2,789.60 |
| Step 10 | $74,686 | $35.79 | $2,863.20 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX locality | 20.35% |
| Adjusted annual | $65,112 |
| Per month | $5,426 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,496.00 |
| Hourly | $31.20 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Austin-Round Rock GS scale
- GS-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Austin-Round Rock
- GS-9 in Austin-Round Rock
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Austin-Round Rock?
For 2026, GS-8 in Austin-Round Rock ranges from $57,453 at the first step to $74,686 at the top step, with $65,112 near the middle.
How is Austin-Round Rock locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Austin-Round Rock locality percentage of 20.35%, 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 Austin-Round Rock rate remained 20.35%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-8 figures for Austin-Round Rock are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-AU · effective January 11, 2026 · Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX, 20.35% 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.