GS-12 Pay — Pittsburgh-New Castle (2026)
This page shows GS-12 pay in the Pittsburgh-New Castle locality pay area for 2026. The Pittsburgh-New Castle area adds 21.03% in locality pay on top of the GS-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $92,543 | $44.34 | $3,547.20 |
| Step 2 | $95,628 | $45.82 | $3,665.60 |
| Step 3 | $98,713 | $47.30 | $3,784.00 |
| Step 4 | $101,798 | $48.78 | $3,902.40 |
| Step 5 | $104,883 | $50.26 | $4,020.80 |
| Step 6 | $107,968 | $51.73 | $4,138.40 |
| Step 7 | $111,053 | $53.21 | $4,256.80 |
| Step 8 | $114,139 | $54.69 | $4,375.20 |
| Step 9 | $117,224 | $56.17 | $4,493.60 |
| Step 10 | $120,309 | $57.65 | $4,612.00 |
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 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV locality | 21.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $104,883 |
| Per month | $8,740 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,020.80 |
| Hourly | $50.26 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Pittsburgh-New Castle GS scale
- GS-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- GS-13 in Pittsburgh-New Castle
- 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 Pittsburgh-New Castle?
For 2026, GS-12 in Pittsburgh-New Castle ranges from $92,543 at the first step to $120,309 at the top step, with $104,883 near the middle.
How is Pittsburgh-New Castle locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Pittsburgh-New Castle locality percentage of 21.03%, 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 Pittsburgh-New Castle rate remained 21.03%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-12 figures for Pittsburgh-New Castle are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-PIT · effective January 11, 2026 · Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV, 21.03% 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.