GS-8 Pay — Pittsburgh-New Castle (2026)
This page shows GS-8 pay in the Pittsburgh-New Castle locality pay area for 2026. The Pittsburgh-New Castle area adds 21.03% in locality pay on top of the GS-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $57,777 | $27.68 | $2,214.40 |
| Step 2 | $59,703 | $28.61 | $2,288.80 |
| Step 3 | $61,628 | $29.53 | $2,362.40 |
| Step 4 | $63,554 | $30.45 | $2,436.00 |
| Step 5 | $65,480 | $31.38 | $2,510.40 |
| Step 6 | $67,405 | $32.30 | $2,584.00 |
| Step 7 | $69,331 | $33.22 | $2,657.60 |
| Step 8 | $71,256 | $34.14 | $2,731.20 |
| Step 9 | $73,182 | $35.07 | $2,805.60 |
| Step 10 | $75,108 | $35.99 | $2,879.20 |
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 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV locality | 21.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $65,480 |
| Per month | $5,457 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,510.40 |
| Hourly | $31.38 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Pittsburgh-New Castle GS scale
- GS-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- GS-9 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- 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 Pittsburgh-New Castle?
For 2026, GS-8 in Pittsburgh-New Castle ranges from $57,777 at the first step to $75,108 at the top step, with $65,480 near the middle.
How is Pittsburgh-New Castle locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Pittsburgh-New Castle locality percentage of 21.03%, 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 Pittsburgh-New Castle rate remained 21.03%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-8 figures for Pittsburgh-New Castle are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-PIT · effective January 11, 2026 · Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV, 21.03% 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.