GS-12 Pay — Atlanta- (2026)
This page shows GS-12 pay in the Atlanta- locality pay area for 2026. The Atlanta- area adds 23.79% in locality pay on top of the GS-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $94,654 | $45.35 | $3,628.00 |
| Step 2 | $97,809 | $46.87 | $3,749.60 |
| Step 3 | $100,964 | $48.38 | $3,870.40 |
| Step 4 | $104,120 | $49.89 | $3,991.20 |
| Step 5 | $107,275 | $51.40 | $4,112.00 |
| Step 6 | $110,431 | $52.91 | $4,232.80 |
| Step 7 | $113,586 | $54.43 | $4,354.40 |
| Step 8 | $116,741 | $55.94 | $4,475.20 |
| Step 9 | $119,897 | $57.45 | $4,596.00 |
| Step 10 | $123,052 | $58.96 | $4,716.80 |
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 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL locality | 23.79% |
| Adjusted annual | $107,275 |
| Per month | $8,940 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,112.00 |
| Hourly | $51.40 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Atlanta- GS scale
- GS-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Atlanta-
- GS-13 in Atlanta-
- 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 Atlanta-?
For 2026, GS-12 in Atlanta- ranges from $94,654 at the first step to $123,052 at the top step, with $107,275 near the middle.
How is Atlanta- locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Atlanta- locality percentage of 23.79%, 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 Atlanta- rate remained 23.79%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-12 figures for Atlanta- are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-ATL · effective January 11, 2026 · Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL, 23.79% 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.