GS-12 Pay — St. Louis-St. Charles (2026)
This page shows GS-12 pay in the St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay area for 2026. The St. Louis-St. Charles area adds 20.03% in locality pay on top of the GS-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $91,779 | $43.98 | $3,518.40 |
| Step 2 | $94,838 | $45.44 | $3,635.20 |
| Step 3 | $97,898 | $46.91 | $3,752.80 |
| Step 4 | $100,957 | $48.37 | $3,869.60 |
| Step 5 | $104,017 | $49.84 | $3,987.20 |
| Step 6 | $107,076 | $51.31 | $4,104.80 |
| Step 7 | $110,136 | $52.77 | $4,221.60 |
| Step 8 | $113,195 | $54.24 | $4,339.20 |
| Step 9 | $116,255 | $55.70 | $4,456.00 |
| Step 10 | $119,315 | $57.17 | $4,573.60 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $86,659 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL locality | 20.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $104,017 |
| Per month | $8,668 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,987.20 |
| Hourly | $49.84 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full St. Louis-St. Charles GS scale
- GS-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- GS-13 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in St. Louis-St. Charles?
For 2026, GS-12 in St. Louis-St. Charles ranges from $91,779 at the first step to $119,315 at the top step, with $104,017 near the middle.
How is St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 base rate is multiplied by one plus the St. Louis-St. Charles locality percentage of 20.03%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the St. Louis-St. Charles rate remained 20.03%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-12 figures for St. Louis-St. Charles are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SL · effective January 11, 2026 · St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL, 20.03% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.