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Special Rate Table

Table 0626

Annual Salary Rates — GS-11 through GS-12

Effective date: First day of the first applicable pay period beginning on or after August 9, 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-11 $88,037 $90,972 $93,908 $96,843 $99,778 $102,713 $105,649 $108,584 $111,519 $114,454 38%
GS-12 $105,519 $109,037 $112,554 $116,072 $119,589 $123,107 $126,625 $130,142 $133,660 $137,178 38%

Occupations Covered

1 occupation
0660 Pharmacist

Locations Covered

10 locations
06 037 1980 Los Angeles, CA
06 071 4040 Victorville, CA
06 083 1950 Lompoc, CA
09 190 0170 Danbury, CT
26 161 3250 Milan, MI
34 005 1052 Fort Dix, NJ
36 047 4170 New York - Kings, NY
36 061 4170 New York - New York, NY
36 071 4560 Otisville, NY
48 201 3280 Houston, TX

Agency / Subelement

1 agency
DJ03 Bur Of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Notes

EFFECTIVE AUGUST 9, 2026, THE COUNTY CODE FOR DANBURY, CT, WAS CHANGED FROM 001 TO 190 TO REFLECT OPM'S USE OF CONNECTICUT PLANNING REGIONS IN THE OFFICIAL DUTY STATION FILE.

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