GS-12 Pay — Corpus Christi-Kingsville (2026)
This page shows GS-12 pay in the Corpus Christi-Kingsville locality pay area for 2026. The Corpus Christi-Kingsville area adds 17.63% in locality pay on top of the GS-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $89,943 | $43.10 | $3,448.00 |
| Step 2 | $92,942 | $44.53 | $3,562.40 |
| Step 3 | $95,940 | $45.97 | $3,677.60 |
| Step 4 | $98,939 | $47.41 | $3,792.80 |
| Step 5 | $101,937 | $48.84 | $3,907.20 |
| Step 6 | $104,935 | $50.28 | $4,022.40 |
| Step 7 | $107,934 | $51.72 | $4,137.60 |
| Step 8 | $110,932 | $53.15 | $4,252.00 |
| Step 9 | $113,931 | $54.59 | $4,367.20 |
| Step 10 | $116,929 | $56.03 | $4,482.40 |
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 |
| Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice, TX locality | 17.63% |
| Adjusted annual | $101,937 |
| Per month | $8,495 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,907.20 |
| Hourly | $48.84 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Corpus Christi-Kingsville GS scale
- GS-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Corpus Christi-Kingsville
- GS-13 in Corpus Christi-Kingsville
- 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 Corpus Christi-Kingsville?
For 2026, GS-12 in Corpus Christi-Kingsville ranges from $89,943 at the first step to $116,929 at the top step, with $101,937 near the middle.
How is Corpus Christi-Kingsville locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Corpus Christi-Kingsville locality percentage of 17.63%, 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 Corpus Christi-Kingsville rate remained 17.63%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-12 figures for Corpus Christi-Kingsville are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-CC · effective January 11, 2026 · Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice, TX, 17.63% 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.