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$78,624 GS-12 Step 1 in ST. LOUIS (2021)
$102,215 GS-12 Step 10 in ST. LOUIS (2021)
+$11,795 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-12 pay table for ST. LOUIS

Each step below already includes the 17.65% 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 $78,624 $3,024.00 $37.67 +$11,795
Step 2 $81,246 $3,124.85 $38.93 +$12,189
Step 3 $83,867 $3,225.65 $40.19 +$12,582
Step 4 $86,488 $3,326.46 $41.44 +$12,975
Step 5 $89,109 $3,427.27 $42.70 +$13,368
Step 6 $91,731 $3,528.12 $43.95 +$13,762
Step 7 $94,352 $3,628.92 $45.21 +$14,155
Step 8 $96,973 $3,729.73 $46.47 +$14,548
Step 9 $99,594 $3,830.54 $47.72 +$14,941
Step 10 $102,215 $3,931.35 $48.98 +$15,334
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ST. LOUIS pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $66,829
  • ST. LOUIS GS-12 Step 1 $78,624
  • Locality add-on +$11,795
  • Adjustment percent 17.65%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $86,881
  • ST. LOUIS GS-12 Step 10 $102,215

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 ST. LOUIS: 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 ST. LOUIS pay area adds a 17.65% 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 ST. LOUIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in ST. LOUIS earns roughly $3,024 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,931. 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 ST. LOUIS page.

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GS-12 in ST. LOUIS questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in ST. LOUIS?
    In 2021, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in ST. LOUIS earns $78,624 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $102,215. This is 17.65% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 in ST. LOUIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For ST. LOUIS in 2021, it is 17.65%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,795 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in ST. LOUIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in ST. LOUIS earns roughly $3,024 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.