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$70,763 GS-12 Step 1 in DAYTON (2014)
$91,990 GS-12 Step 10 in DAYTON (2014)
+$9,886 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-12 pay table for DAYTON

Each step below already includes the 16.24% 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 $70,763 $2,721.65 $33.91 +$9,886
Step 2 $73,122 $2,812.38 $35.04 +$10,216
Step 3 $75,480 $2,903.08 $36.17 +$10,545
Step 4 $77,839 $2,993.81 $37.30 +$10,875
Step 5 $80,197 $3,084.50 $38.43 +$11,204
Step 6 $82,556 $3,175.23 $39.56 +$11,534
Step 7 $84,914 $3,265.92 $40.69 +$11,863
Step 8 $87,273 $3,356.65 $41.82 +$12,193
Step 9 $89,632 $3,447.38 $42.95 +$12,523
Step 10 $91,990 $3,538.08 $44.08 +$12,852

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $60,877
  • DAYTON GS-12 Step 1 $70,763
  • Locality add-on +$9,886
  • Adjustment percent 16.24%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $79,138
  • DAYTON GS-12 Step 10 $91,990

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 DAYTON: 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 DAYTON pay area adds a 16.24% 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 DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $2,722 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,538. 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 DAYTON page.

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GS-12 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in DAYTON?
    In 2014, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $70,763 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $91,990. This is 16.24% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 in DAYTON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DAYTON in 2014, it is 16.24%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,886 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $2,722 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.