GS-8 Pay — Boston-Worcester (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $63,291 | $30.33 | $2,426.40 |
| Step 2 | $65,400 | $31.34 | $2,507.20 |
| Step 3 | $67,510 | $32.35 | $2,588.00 |
| Step 4 | $69,619 | $33.36 | $2,668.80 |
| Step 5 | $71,728 | $34.37 | $2,749.60 |
| Step 6 | $73,838 | $35.38 | $2,830.40 |
| Step 7 | $75,947 | $36.39 | $2,911.20 |
| Step 8 | $78,056 | $37.40 | $2,992.00 |
| Step 9 | $80,166 | $38.41 | $3,072.80 |
| Step 10 | $82,275 | $39.42 | $3,153.60 |
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 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT-ME-VT locality | 32.58% |
| Adjusted annual | $71,728 |
| Per month | $5,977 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,749.60 |
| Hourly | $34.37 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Boston-Worcester
- GS-9 in Boston-Worcester
- 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 Boston-Worcester?
For 2026, GS-8 in Boston-Worcester ranges from $63,291 at the first step to $82,275 at the top step, with $71,728 near the middle.
How is Boston-Worcester locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.