GS-8 Pay — Houston-The Woodlands (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $64,446 | $30.88 | $2,470.40 |
| Step 2 | $66,594 | $31.91 | $2,552.80 |
| Step 3 | $68,742 | $32.94 | $2,635.20 |
| Step 4 | $70,890 | $33.97 | $2,717.60 |
| Step 5 | $73,038 | $35.00 | $2,800.00 |
| Step 6 | $75,186 | $36.03 | $2,882.40 |
| Step 7 | $77,333 | $37.05 | $2,964.00 |
| Step 8 | $79,481 | $38.08 | $3,046.40 |
| Step 9 | $81,629 | $39.11 | $3,128.80 |
| Step 10 | $83,777 | $40.14 | $3,211.20 |
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 |
| Houston-The Woodlands, TX locality | 35% |
| Adjusted annual | $73,038 |
| Per month | $6,087 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,800.00 |
| Hourly | $35.00 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Houston-The Woodlands
- GS-9 in Houston-The Woodlands
- 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 Houston-The Woodlands?
For 2026, GS-8 in Houston-The Woodlands ranges from $64,446 at the first step to $83,777 at the top step, with $73,038 near the middle.
How is Houston-The Woodlands locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.