GS Pay Calculator
Calculate General Schedule pay by grade, step, and locality — including special rate tables, within-grade increase timing, and biweekly and hourly breakdowns.
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2026 General Schedule Pay Calculator
Calculate your federal salary based on GS grade, step, and duty station locality. Rates effective January 2026 per OPM pay tables.
Enter the dates below to calculate your next WGI and promotion eligibility. Find these dates on your SF-50 (Block 24 for WGI, effective date for grade entry).
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Promotion/hire date — for TIG calculation
$89,508
GS-12, Step 1 — Rest of United States
Biweekly
$3,431.20
Hourly rate × 80 hrs (5 U.S.C. 5504)
Hourly
$42.89
2,087 hours/year
Base + Locality
$76,463 + $13,045
17.06% locality adjustment
Next Step
Step 2 — $92,491
Raise Amount
+$2,983/yr
Wait Time
1 year (52 weeks)
GS-12 — All Steps (Rest of United States)
| Step | Base | Locality | Annual | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ► 1 | $76,463 | +$13,045 | $89,508 | $3,431.20 |
| 2 | $79,012 | +$13,479 | $92,491 | $3,545.60 |
| 3 | $81,561 | +$13,914 | $95,475 | $3,660.00 |
| 4 | $84,110 | +$14,349 | $98,459 | $3,774.40 |
| 5 | $86,659 | +$14,784 | $101,443 | $3,888.80 |
| 6 | $89,208 | +$15,219 | $104,427 | $4,003.20 |
| 7 | $91,757 | +$15,654 | $107,411 | $4,117.60 |
| 8 | $94,306 | +$16,089 | $110,395 | $4,232.00 |
| 9 | $96,855 | +$16,523 | $113,378 | $4,346.40 |
| 10 | $99,404 | +$16,958 | $116,362 | $4,460.80 |
Source: OPM 2026 General Schedule Pay Tables & Special Rate Tables. Rates effective January 2026. Enter an occupational series to check for special rates. Does not include LEO adjustments or overtime/premium pay.