GS-12 step 1, Washington DC, 2026
$102,415
Base $76,463 plus 33.94 % locality pay.
| Base pay (GS table) | $76,463 |
| Locality payment, Washington DC | $25,952 |
| Hourly rate | $49.07 |
| Biweekly paycheck (gross, 80 hours) | $3,925.60 |
| Same cell in 2025 | $101,401 (+$1,014) |
| Next step (52 weeks in step) | +$3,414 |