GS-12 Pay — Washington-Baltimore (2026)
This page shows GS-12 pay in the Washington-Baltimore locality pay area for 2026. The Washington-Baltimore area adds 33.94% in locality pay on top of the GS-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $102,415 | $49.07 | $3,925.60 |
| Step 2 | $105,829 | $50.71 | $4,056.80 |
| Step 3 | $109,243 | $52.34 | $4,187.20 |
| Step 4 | $112,657 | $53.98 | $4,318.40 |
| Step 5 | $116,071 | $55.62 | $4,449.60 |
| Step 6 | $119,485 | $57.25 | $4,580.00 |
| Step 7 | $122,899 | $58.89 | $4,711.20 |
| Step 8 | $126,313 | $60.52 | $4,841.60 |
| Step 9 | $129,728 | $62.16 | $4,972.80 |
| Step 10 | $133,142 | $63.80 | $5,104.00 |
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 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA locality | 33.94% |
| Adjusted annual | $116,071 |
| Per month | $9,673 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,449.60 |
| Hourly | $55.62 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Washington-Baltimore GS scale
- GS-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
- GS-12 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Washington-Baltimore?
For 2026, GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore ranges from $102,415 at the first step to $133,142 at the top step, with $116,071 near the middle.
How is Washington-Baltimore locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Washington-Baltimore locality percentage of 33.94%, 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 Washington-Baltimore rate remained 33.94%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-12 figures for Washington-Baltimore are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-DCB · effective January 11, 2026 · Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA, 33.94% 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.