GS-12 Pay — Charlotte-Concord (2026)
This page shows GS-12 pay in the Charlotte-Concord locality pay area for 2026. The Charlotte-Concord area adds 19.67% in locality pay on top of the GS-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $91,503 | $43.84 | $3,507.20 |
| Step 2 | $94,554 | $45.31 | $3,624.80 |
| Step 3 | $97,604 | $46.77 | $3,741.60 |
| Step 4 | $100,654 | $48.23 | $3,858.40 |
| Step 5 | $103,705 | $49.69 | $3,975.20 |
| Step 6 | $106,755 | $51.15 | $4,092.00 |
| Step 7 | $109,806 | $52.61 | $4,208.80 |
| Step 8 | $112,856 | $54.08 | $4,326.40 |
| Step 9 | $115,906 | $55.54 | $4,443.20 |
| Step 10 | $118,957 | $57.00 | $4,560.00 |
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 |
| Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC locality | 19.67% |
| Adjusted annual | $103,705 |
| Per month | $8,642 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,975.20 |
| Hourly | $49.69 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Charlotte-Concord GS scale
- GS-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Charlotte-Concord
- GS-13 in Charlotte-Concord
- 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 Charlotte-Concord?
For 2026, GS-12 in Charlotte-Concord ranges from $91,503 at the first step to $118,957 at the top step, with $103,705 near the middle.
How is Charlotte-Concord locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Charlotte-Concord locality percentage of 19.67%, 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 Charlotte-Concord rate remained 19.67%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-12 figures for Charlotte-Concord are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-CT · effective January 11, 2026 · Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC, 19.67% 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.