GS-9 Pay — St. Louis-St. Charles (2026)
This page shows GS-9 pay in the St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay area for 2026. The St. Louis-St. Charles area adds 20.03% in locality pay on top of the GS-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $63,288 | $30.32 | $2,425.60 |
| Step 2 | $65,398 | $31.34 | $2,507.20 |
| Step 3 | $67,508 | $32.35 | $2,588.00 |
| Step 4 | $69,619 | $33.36 | $2,668.80 |
| Step 5 | $71,729 | $34.37 | $2,749.60 |
| Step 6 | $73,839 | $35.38 | $2,830.40 |
| Step 7 | $75,949 | $36.39 | $2,911.20 |
| Step 8 | $78,059 | $37.40 | $2,992.00 |
| Step 9 | $80,169 | $38.41 | $3,072.80 |
| Step 10 | $82,279 | $39.42 | $3,153.60 |
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 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL locality | 20.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $71,729 |
| Per month | $5,977 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,749.60 |
| Hourly | $34.37 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full St. Louis-St. Charles GS scale
- GS-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- GS-10 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- 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 St. Louis-St. Charles?
For 2026, GS-9 in St. Louis-St. Charles ranges from $63,288 at the first step to $82,279 at the top step, with $71,729 near the middle.
How is St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 base rate is multiplied by one plus the St. Louis-St. Charles locality percentage of 20.03%, 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 St. Louis-St. Charles rate remained 20.03%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-9 figures for St. Louis-St. Charles are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SL · effective January 11, 2026 · St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL, 20.03% 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.