2026 FWS Pay Calculator
Estimate hourly and annualized pay from the current Federal Wage System regular schedules. Choose your state, wage area, pay level, grade, and step to see the published DCPAS rate.
Calculator inputs
How to use the FWS calculator
- Choose the state where the official duty station is located.
- Select the wage-area schedule that covers that county.
- Pick the right pay level: WG, WL, or WS.
- Then choose your grade and step to see the published hourly rate.
Common FWS calculator questions
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What does this calculator estimate?
It estimates gross hourly and annualized pay from the published 2026 regular-area Federal Wage System schedules. The annual figure is an estimate based on 2,087 work hours. -
What does it not include?
It does not include overtime, night differential, Sunday premium, holiday premium, environmental differential, taxes, retirement deductions, or insurance deductions. -
How do I choose the right schedule?
Pick your state first, then choose the wage-area schedule that covers the county where your official duty station is located.