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$69,814 GS-12 Step 1 in INDIANAPOLIS (2014)
$90,755 GS-12 Step 10 in INDIANAPOLIS (2014)
+$8,937 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-12 pay table for INDIANAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 14.68% 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 $69,814 $2,685.15 $33.45 +$8,937
Step 2 $72,141 $2,774.65 $34.57 +$9,235
Step 3 $74,467 $2,864.12 $35.68 +$9,532
Step 4 $76,794 $2,953.62 $36.80 +$9,830
Step 5 $79,121 $3,043.12 $37.91 +$10,128
Step 6 $81,448 $3,132.62 $39.03 +$10,426
Step 7 $83,775 $3,222.12 $40.14 +$10,724
Step 8 $86,102 $3,311.62 $41.26 +$11,022
Step 9 $88,429 $3,401.12 $42.37 +$11,320
Step 10 $90,755 $3,490.58 $43.49 +$11,617
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more INDIANAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $60,877
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-12 Step 1 $69,814
  • Locality add-on +$8,937
  • Adjustment percent 14.68%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $79,138
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-12 Step 10 $90,755

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 INDIANAPOLIS: 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 2014, the INDIANAPOLIS pay area adds a 14.68% 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 INDIANAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $2,685 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,491. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-12 INDIANAPOLIS page.

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GS-12 in INDIANAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in INDIANAPOLIS?
    In 2014, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns $69,814 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $90,755. This is 14.68% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For INDIANAPOLIS in 2014, it is 14.68%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,937 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $2,685 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.