GS-12 Pay — Raleigh-Durham (2026)
This page shows GS-12 pay in the Raleigh-Durham locality pay area for 2026. The Raleigh-Durham area adds 22.24% in locality pay on top of the GS-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $93,468 | $44.79 | $3,583.20 |
| Step 2 | $96,584 | $46.28 | $3,702.40 |
| Step 3 | $99,700 | $47.77 | $3,821.60 |
| Step 4 | $102,816 | $49.26 | $3,940.80 |
| Step 5 | $105,932 | $50.76 | $4,060.80 |
| Step 6 | $109,048 | $52.25 | $4,180.00 |
| Step 7 | $112,164 | $53.74 | $4,299.20 |
| Step 8 | $115,280 | $55.24 | $4,419.20 |
| Step 9 | $118,396 | $56.73 | $4,538.40 |
| Step 10 | $121,511 | $58.22 | $4,657.60 |
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 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC locality | 22.24% |
| Adjusted annual | $105,932 |
| Per month | $8,828 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,060.80 |
| Hourly | $50.76 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Raleigh-Durham GS scale
- GS-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Raleigh-Durham
- GS-13 in Raleigh-Durham
- 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 Raleigh-Durham?
For 2026, GS-12 in Raleigh-Durham ranges from $93,468 at the first step to $121,511 at the top step, with $105,932 near the middle.
How is Raleigh-Durham locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Raleigh-Durham locality percentage of 22.24%, 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 Raleigh-Durham rate remained 22.24%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-12 figures for Raleigh-Durham are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RA · effective January 11, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC, 22.24% 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.