2014 GS-12 Pay in Washington DC
GS-12 employees with a duty station in Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA earn 24.22% on top of the base GS-12 pay scale. That means a GS-12 Step 1 salary jumps from $60,877 on the base table to $75,621 in Washington DC.
2014 GS-12 Pay in Washington DC
Locality-adjusted GS-12 rates for Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $75,621 | $2,908.50 | $36.23 | +$14,744 |
| Step 2 | $78,142 | $3,005.46 | $37.44 | +$15,236 |
| Step 3 | $80,662 | $3,102.38 | $38.65 | +$15,727 |
| Step 4 | $83,183 | $3,199.35 | $39.86 | +$16,219 |
| Step 5 | $85,703 | $3,296.27 | $41.07 | +$16,710 |
| Step 6 | $88,224 | $3,393.23 | $42.27 | +$17,202 |
| Step 7 | $90,744 | $3,490.15 | $43.48 | +$17,693 |
| Step 8 | $93,264 | $3,587.08 | $44.69 | +$18,184 |
| Step 9 | $95,785 | $3,684.04 | $45.90 | +$18,676 |
| Step 10 | $98,305 | $3,780.96 | $47.10 | +$19,167 |
2014 GS-12 pay table for Washington DC
Each step below already includes the 24.22% 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 | $75,621 | $2,908.50 | $36.23 | +$14,744 |
| Step 2 | $78,142 | $3,005.46 | $37.44 | +$15,236 |
| Step 3 | $80,662 | $3,102.38 | $38.65 | +$15,727 |
| Step 4 | $83,183 | $3,199.35 | $39.86 | +$16,219 |
| Step 5 | $85,703 | $3,296.27 | $41.07 | +$16,710 |
| Step 6 | $88,224 | $3,393.23 | $42.27 | +$17,202 |
| Step 7 | $90,744 | $3,490.15 | $43.48 | +$17,693 |
| Step 8 | $93,264 | $3,587.08 | $44.69 | +$18,184 |
| Step 9 | $95,785 | $3,684.04 | $45.90 | +$18,676 |
| Step 10 | $98,305 | $3,780.96 | $47.10 | +$19,167 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Washington DC pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-12 in Washington DC: 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 Washington DC pay area adds a 24.22% 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 Washington DC
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $2,909 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,781. 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 Washington DC page.
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GS-12 in Washington DC questions
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How much does a GS-12 make in Washington DC?
In 2014, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns $75,621 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $98,305. This is 24.22% higher than the base GS-12 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 in Washington DC?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Washington DC in 2014, it is 24.22%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,744 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in Washington DC?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $2,909 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.