GS-9 Pay — Rest of U.S. (2026)
This page shows GS-9 pay in the Rest of U.S. locality pay area for 2026. The Rest of U.S. area adds 17.06% in locality pay on top of the GS-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $61,722 | $29.57 | $2,365.60 |
| Step 2 | $63,780 | $30.56 | $2,444.80 |
| Step 3 | $65,838 | $31.55 | $2,524.00 |
| Step 4 | $67,896 | $32.53 | $2,602.40 |
| Step 5 | $69,954 | $33.52 | $2,681.60 |
| Step 6 | $72,012 | $34.51 | $2,760.80 |
| Step 7 | $74,070 | $35.49 | $2,839.20 |
| Step 8 | $76,128 | $36.48 | $2,918.40 |
| Step 9 | $78,186 | $37.46 | $2,996.80 |
| Step 10 | $80,243 | $38.45 | $3,076.00 |
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 |
| Rest of U.S. locality | 17.06% |
| Adjusted annual | $69,954 |
| Per month | $5,830 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,681.60 |
| Hourly | $33.52 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Rest of U.S. GS scale
- GS-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
- GS-9 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Rest of U.S.?
For 2026, GS-9 in Rest of U.S. ranges from $61,722 at the first step to $80,243 at the top step, with $69,954 near the middle.
How is Rest of U.S. locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Rest of U.S. locality percentage of 17.06%, 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 Rest of U.S. rate remained 17.06%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-9 figures for Rest of U.S. are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RUS · effective January 11, 2026 · Rest of U.S., 17.06% 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.