GS-12 Pay — Kansas City-Overland Park (2026)
This page shows GS-12 pay in the Kansas City-Overland Park locality pay area for 2026. The Kansas City-Overland Park area adds 18.97% in locality pay on top of the GS-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $90,968 | $43.59 | $3,487.20 |
| Step 2 | $94,001 | $45.04 | $3,603.20 |
| Step 3 | $97,033 | $46.49 | $3,719.20 |
| Step 4 | $100,066 | $47.95 | $3,836.00 |
| Step 5 | $103,098 | $49.40 | $3,952.00 |
| Step 6 | $106,131 | $50.85 | $4,068.00 |
| Step 7 | $109,163 | $52.31 | $4,184.80 |
| Step 8 | $112,196 | $53.76 | $4,300.80 |
| Step 9 | $115,228 | $55.21 | $4,416.80 |
| Step 10 | $118,261 | $56.67 | $4,533.60 |
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 |
| Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS locality | 18.97% |
| Adjusted annual | $103,098 |
| Per month | $8,592 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,952.00 |
| Hourly | $49.40 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Kansas City-Overland Park GS scale
- GS-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Kansas City-Overland Park
- GS-13 in Kansas City-Overland Park
- 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 Kansas City-Overland Park?
For 2026, GS-12 in Kansas City-Overland Park ranges from $90,968 at the first step to $118,261 at the top step, with $103,098 near the middle.
How is Kansas City-Overland Park locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Kansas City-Overland Park locality percentage of 18.97%, 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 Kansas City-Overland Park rate remained 18.97%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-12 figures for Kansas City-Overland Park are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-KC · effective January 11, 2026 · Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS, 18.97% 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.