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Special Rate Table

Table 0769

Annual Salary Rates — GS-12 through GS-13

Effective date: First day of the first applicable pay period beginning on or after January 1, 2026

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Grade Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Supplement
GS-12 $103,225 $106,666 $110,107 $113,549 $116,990 $120,431 $123,872 $127,313 $130,754 $134,195 35%
GS-13 $113,656 $117,445 $121,234 $125,023 $128,811 $132,600 $136,389 $140,178 $143,966 $147,755 25%

Occupations Covered

1 occupation
2181 Aircraft Operator (Simulator Instructor)

Locations Covered

4 locations
28 087 0540 Columbus, MS
28 087 0545 Columbus Af Base, MS
40 047 4845 Vance Afb, OK
48 465 3907 Laughlin Afb, TX

Agency / Subelement

1 agency
AF Department Of The Air Force

Notes

NOTE: THIS TABLE HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY AN UPDATED TABLE 0769 AT <a href="HTTP://WWW.OPM.GOV/SPECIAL-RATES/2026/TABLE076903082026.ASPX"> HTTP://WWW.OPM.GOV/SPECIAL-RATES/2026/TABLE076903082026.ASPX</a>, EFFECTIVE 03/08/2026.

LIMITED TO SIMULATOR INSTRUCTORS AND THEIR SUPERVISORS. INCORPORATING THE 1.0 PERCENT JANUARY 2026 GENERAL SCHEDULE INCREASE.

Agency Requests for Special Rates

Individuals cannot request a special rate. Requests for special rates must come to OPM through agency headquarters.

Information on how agencies can make special rates requests can be found here.

Contact Information

Mailing address:

U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Pay Systems
1900 E Street, NW.
Room 7439
Washington, DC 20415-6000

Email address: PayPolicy@opm.gov