GS-9 Pay — Philadelphia-Reading (2026)
This page shows GS-9 pay in the Philadelphia-Reading locality pay area for 2026. The Philadelphia-Reading area adds 28.99% in locality pay on top of the GS-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $68,013 | $32.59 | $2,607.20 |
| Step 2 | $70,280 | $33.68 | $2,694.40 |
| Step 3 | $72,548 | $34.76 | $2,780.80 |
| Step 4 | $74,815 | $35.85 | $2,868.00 |
| Step 5 | $77,083 | $36.93 | $2,954.40 |
| Step 6 | $79,351 | $38.02 | $3,041.60 |
| Step 7 | $81,618 | $39.11 | $3,128.80 |
| Step 8 | $83,886 | $40.19 | $3,215.20 |
| Step 9 | $86,154 | $41.28 | $3,302.40 |
| Step 10 | $88,421 | $42.37 | $3,389.60 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD locality | 28.99% |
| Adjusted annual | $77,083 |
| Per month | $6,424 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,954.40 |
| Hourly | $36.93 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Philadelphia-Reading GS scale
- GS-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Philadelphia-Reading
- GS-10 in Philadelphia-Reading
- 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 Philadelphia-Reading?
For 2026, GS-9 in Philadelphia-Reading ranges from $68,013 at the first step to $88,421 at the top step, with $77,083 near the middle.
How is Philadelphia-Reading locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Philadelphia-Reading locality percentage of 28.99%, 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 Philadelphia-Reading rate remained 28.99%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-9 figures for Philadelphia-Reading are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-PHL · effective January 11, 2026 · Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD, 28.99% 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.