GS-12 Pay — Philadelphia-Reading (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $98,630 | $47.26 | $3,780.80 |
| Step 2 | $101,918 | $48.83 | $3,906.40 |
| Step 3 | $105,206 | $50.41 | $4,032.80 |
| Step 4 | $108,493 | $51.99 | $4,159.20 |
| Step 5 | $111,781 | $53.56 | $4,284.80 |
| Step 6 | $115,069 | $55.14 | $4,411.20 |
| Step 7 | $118,357 | $56.71 | $4,536.80 |
| Step 8 | $121,645 | $58.29 | $4,663.20 |
| Step 9 | $124,933 | $59.86 | $4,788.80 |
| Step 10 | $128,221 | $61.44 | $4,915.20 |
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 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD locality | 28.99% |
| Adjusted annual | $111,781 |
| Per month | $9,315 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,284.80 |
| Hourly | $53.56 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Philadelphia-Reading
- GS-13 in Philadelphia-Reading
- 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 Philadelphia-Reading?
For 2026, GS-12 in Philadelphia-Reading ranges from $98,630 at the first step to $128,221 at the top step, with $111,781 near the middle.
How is Philadelphia-Reading locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.