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$78,778 GS-12 Step 1 in ALBANY (2021)
$102,415 GS-12 Step 10 in ALBANY (2021)
+$11,949 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-12 pay table for ALBANY

Each step below already includes the 17.88% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-12 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $78,778 $3,029.92 $37.75 +$11,949
Step 2 $81,404 $3,130.92 $39.01 +$12,347
Step 3 $84,031 $3,231.96 $40.26 +$12,746
Step 4 $86,657 $3,332.96 $41.52 +$13,144
Step 5 $89,283 $3,433.96 $42.78 +$13,542
Step 6 $91,910 $3,535.00 $44.04 +$13,941
Step 7 $94,536 $3,636.00 $45.30 +$14,339
Step 8 $97,163 $3,737.04 $46.56 +$14,738
Step 9 $99,789 $3,838.04 $47.81 +$15,136
Step 10 $102,415 $3,939.04 $49.07 +$15,534

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ALBANY pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $66,829
  • ALBANY GS-12 Step 1 $78,778
  • Locality add-on +$11,949
  • Adjustment percent 17.88%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $86,881
  • ALBANY GS-12 Step 10 $102,415

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-12 in ALBANY: what to expect

Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.

For 2021, the ALBANY pay area adds a 17.88% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.

The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in ALBANY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in ALBANY earns roughly $3,030 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,939. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-12 ALBANY page.

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GS-12 in ALBANY questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in ALBANY?
    In 2021, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in ALBANY earns $78,778 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $102,415. This is 17.88% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 in ALBANY?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For ALBANY in 2021, it is 17.88%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,949 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in ALBANY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in ALBANY earns roughly $3,030 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.