GS-12 Pay — Rest of U.S. (2026)
This page shows GS-12 pay in the Rest of U.S. locality pay area for 2026. The Rest of U.S. area adds 17.06% in locality pay on top of the GS-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $89,508 | $42.89 | $3,431.20 |
| Step 2 | $92,491 | $44.32 | $3,545.60 |
| Step 3 | $95,475 | $45.75 | $3,660.00 |
| Step 4 | $98,459 | $47.18 | $3,774.40 |
| Step 5 | $101,443 | $48.61 | $3,888.80 |
| Step 6 | $104,427 | $50.04 | $4,003.20 |
| Step 7 | $107,411 | $51.47 | $4,117.60 |
| Step 8 | $110,395 | $52.90 | $4,232.00 |
| Step 9 | $113,378 | $54.33 | $4,346.40 |
| Step 10 | $116,362 | $55.76 | $4,460.80 |
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 |
| Rest of U.S. locality | 17.06% |
| Adjusted annual | $101,443 |
| Per month | $8,454 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,888.80 |
| Hourly | $48.61 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Rest of U.S. GS scale
- GS-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
- GS-12 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Rest of U.S.?
For 2026, GS-12 in Rest of U.S. ranges from $89,508 at the first step to $116,362 at the top step, with $101,443 near the middle.
How is Rest of U.S. locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Rest of U.S. locality percentage of 17.06%, 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 Rest of U.S. rate remained 17.06%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-12 figures for Rest of U.S. are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RUS · effective January 11, 2026 · Rest of U.S., 17.06% 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.