GS-8 Pay — Raleigh-Durham (2026)
This page shows GS-8 pay in the Raleigh-Durham locality pay area for 2026. The Raleigh-Durham area adds 22.24% in locality pay on top of the GS-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $58,355 | $27.96 | $2,236.80 |
| Step 2 | $60,300 | $28.89 | $2,311.20 |
| Step 3 | $62,245 | $29.83 | $2,386.40 |
| Step 4 | $64,189 | $30.76 | $2,460.80 |
| Step 5 | $66,134 | $31.69 | $2,535.20 |
| Step 6 | $68,079 | $32.62 | $2,609.60 |
| Step 7 | $70,024 | $33.55 | $2,684.00 |
| Step 8 | $71,969 | $34.48 | $2,758.40 |
| Step 9 | $73,914 | $35.42 | $2,833.60 |
| Step 10 | $75,858 | $36.35 | $2,908.00 |
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 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC locality | 22.24% |
| Adjusted annual | $66,134 |
| Per month | $5,511 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,535.20 |
| Hourly | $31.69 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Raleigh-Durham GS scale
- GS-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Raleigh-Durham
- GS-9 in Raleigh-Durham
- 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 Raleigh-Durham?
For 2026, GS-8 in Raleigh-Durham ranges from $58,355 at the first step to $75,858 at the top step, with $66,134 near the middle.
How is Raleigh-Durham locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Raleigh-Durham locality percentage of 22.24%, 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 Raleigh-Durham rate remained 22.24%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-8 figures for Raleigh-Durham are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RA · effective January 11, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC, 22.24% 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.