GS-12 in Rest of U.S. (all other locations)
16.82% locality adjustment · 2025 pay table
$81,970starting (Step 1)
up to $106,562 at Step 10
| Step | With Locality | Base Pay | Locality $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $81,970 | $70,168 | +$11,802 |
| Step 2 | $84,703 | $72,507 | +$12,196 |
| Step 3 | $87,435 | $74,846 | +$12,589 |
| Step 4 | $90,168 | $77,185 | +$12,983 |
| Step 5 | $92,900 | $79,524 | +$13,376 |
| Step 6 | $95,632 | $81,863 | +$13,769 |
| Step 7 | $98,365 | $84,202 | +$14,163 |
| Step 8 | $101,097 | $86,541 | +$14,556 |
| Step 9 | $103,830 | $88,880 | +$14,950 |
| Step 10 | $106,562 | $91,219 | +$15,343 |
Pay report
Locality Dollar Increase
Note+$11,802 per year vs. base
Step 1 (Starting) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$81,970
Step 10 (Maximum) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$106,562
Step 1
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$81,970
Step 2
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$84,703
Step 3
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$87,435
Step 4
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$90,168
Step 5
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$92,900
Step 6
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$95,632
Step 7
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$98,365
Step 8
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$101,097
Step 9
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$103,830
Step 10
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$106,562
Pay Grade
InfoGS-12
Locality Area
InfoRest of U.S. (all other locations)
Locality Adjustment
How this is rated
Good: ≥25% locality · Note: 18–25% · Info: Rest of U.S. (16.82%)+16.82% above base pay
Base Pay (before locality)
Info$70,168 at Step 1
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2025 GS base pay rates and locality percentages from OPM. Base pay shown before locality adjustment. Does not include overtime, bonuses, or benefits. Verify at opm.gov.