GS-9 Pay — Boston-Worcester (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $69,905 | $33.50 | $2,680.00 |
| Step 2 | $72,236 | $34.61 | $2,768.80 |
| Step 3 | $74,567 | $35.73 | $2,858.40 |
| Step 4 | $76,898 | $36.85 | $2,948.00 |
| Step 5 | $79,228 | $37.96 | $3,036.80 |
| Step 6 | $81,559 | $39.08 | $3,126.40 |
| Step 7 | $83,890 | $40.20 | $3,216.00 |
| Step 8 | $86,221 | $41.31 | $3,304.80 |
| Step 9 | $88,552 | $42.43 | $3,394.40 |
| Step 10 | $90,882 | $43.55 | $3,484.00 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT-ME-VT locality | 32.58% |
| Adjusted annual | $79,228 |
| Per month | $6,602 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,036.80 |
| Hourly | $37.96 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Boston-Worcester
- GS-10 in Boston-Worcester
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Boston-Worcester?
For 2026, GS-9 in Boston-Worcester ranges from $69,905 at the first step to $90,882 at the top step, with $79,228 near the middle.
How is Boston-Worcester locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.