GS-12 Pay — Boston-Worcester (2026)
This page shows GS-12 pay in the Boston-Worcester locality pay area for 2026. The Boston-Worcester area adds 32.58% in locality pay on top of the GS-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $101,375 | $48.57 | $3,885.60 |
| Step 2 | $104,754 | $50.19 | $4,015.20 |
| Step 3 | $108,134 | $51.81 | $4,144.80 |
| Step 4 | $111,513 | $53.43 | $4,274.40 |
| Step 5 | $114,893 | $55.05 | $4,404.00 |
| Step 6 | $118,272 | $56.67 | $4,533.60 |
| Step 7 | $121,651 | $58.29 | $4,663.20 |
| Step 8 | $125,031 | $59.91 | $4,792.80 |
| Step 9 | $128,410 | $61.53 | $4,922.40 |
| Step 10 | $131,790 | $63.15 | $5,052.00 |
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 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT-ME-VT locality | 32.58% |
| Adjusted annual | $114,893 |
| Per month | $9,574 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,404.00 |
| Hourly | $55.05 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Boston-Worcester GS scale
- GS-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Boston-Worcester
- GS-13 in Boston-Worcester
- 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 Boston-Worcester?
For 2026, GS-12 in Boston-Worcester ranges from $101,375 at the first step to $131,790 at the top step, with $114,893 near the middle.
How is Boston-Worcester locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Boston-Worcester locality percentage of 32.58%, 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 Boston-Worcester rate remained 32.58%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-12 figures for Boston-Worcester are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-BOS · effective January 11, 2026 · Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT-ME-VT, 32.58% 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.