GS-12 Pay — San Antonio-New Braunfels (2026)
This page shows GS-12 pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels locality pay area for 2026. The San Antonio-New Braunfels area adds 18.78% in locality pay on top of the GS-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $90,823 | $43.52 | $3,481.60 |
| Step 2 | $93,850 | $44.97 | $3,597.60 |
| Step 3 | $96,878 | $46.42 | $3,713.60 |
| Step 4 | $99,906 | $47.87 | $3,829.60 |
| Step 5 | $102,934 | $49.32 | $3,945.60 |
| Step 6 | $105,961 | $50.77 | $4,061.60 |
| Step 7 | $108,989 | $52.22 | $4,177.60 |
| Step 8 | $112,017 | $53.67 | $4,293.60 |
| Step 9 | $115,044 | $55.12 | $4,409.60 |
| Step 10 | $118,072 | $56.57 | $4,525.60 |
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 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels-Pearsall, TX locality | 18.78% |
| Adjusted annual | $102,934 |
| Per month | $8,578 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,945.60 |
| Hourly | $49.32 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full San Antonio-New Braunfels GS scale
- GS-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in San Antonio-New Braunfels
- GS-13 in San Antonio-New Braunfels
- 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 San Antonio-New Braunfels?
For 2026, GS-12 in San Antonio-New Braunfels ranges from $90,823 at the first step to $118,072 at the top step, with $102,934 near the middle.
How is San Antonio-New Braunfels locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 base rate is multiplied by one plus the San Antonio-New Braunfels locality percentage of 18.78%, 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 San Antonio-New Braunfels rate remained 18.78%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-12 figures for San Antonio-New Braunfels are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SO · effective January 11, 2026 · San Antonio-New Braunfels-Pearsall, TX, 18.78% 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.