GS-12 Pay — Houston-The Woodlands (2026)
This page shows GS-12 pay in the Houston-The Woodlands locality pay area for 2026. The Houston-The Woodlands area adds 35% in locality pay on top of the GS-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $103,225 | $49.46 | $3,956.80 |
| Step 2 | $106,666 | $51.11 | $4,088.80 |
| Step 3 | $110,107 | $52.76 | $4,220.80 |
| Step 4 | $113,549 | $54.41 | $4,352.80 |
| Step 5 | $116,990 | $56.06 | $4,484.80 |
| Step 6 | $120,431 | $57.71 | $4,616.80 |
| Step 7 | $123,872 | $59.35 | $4,748.00 |
| Step 8 | $127,313 | $61.00 | $4,880.00 |
| Step 9 | $130,754 | $62.65 | $5,012.00 |
| Step 10 | $134,195 | $64.30 | $5,144.00 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Houston-The Woodlands, TX locality | 35% |
| Adjusted annual | $116,990 |
| Per month | $9,749 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,484.80 |
| Hourly | $56.06 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Houston-The Woodlands GS scale
- GS-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Houston-The Woodlands
- GS-13 in Houston-The Woodlands
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Houston-The Woodlands?
For 2026, GS-12 in Houston-The Woodlands ranges from $103,225 at the first step to $134,195 at the top step, with $116,990 near the middle.
How is Houston-The Woodlands locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Houston-The Woodlands locality percentage of 35%, 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 Houston-The Woodlands rate remained 35%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-12 figures for Houston-The Woodlands are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-HOU · effective January 11, 2026 · Houston-The Woodlands, TX, 35% 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.