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GS Promotion Calculator

Shows new grade and step, new annual and biweekly pay, increase $ and %.

New rate: GS-12-2

$105,829

From $96,843 — +$8,986 (+9.3%)

New biweekly gross
$4,056.69
Steps gained
-3
Next WGI
Jan 9, 2028
5-year earnings gain
$60,669
Show the math
  1. Current rate: GS-11-5 at Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA = $96,843 · Source
  2. Two within-grade increases: WGI = (step 10 − step 1) ÷ 9 = $2,849; current + 2 WGI = $102,541 · Source
  3. Lowest step that meets it: Step 2 of GS-12 · Source
  4. New rate: GS-12-2 = $105,829 (+$8,986, +9.3%)
  5. Next WGI: 52-week wait (steps 1–3) → effective 2028-01-09
  6. 5-year earnings difference: Promotion path $556,385 vs staying put $495,715 = $60,669 (today's pay tables)