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$72,972 GS-12 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2015)
$94,868 GS-12 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2015)
+$11,486 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-12 pay table for CLEVELAND

Each step below already includes the 18.68% 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 $72,972 $2,806.62 $34.97 +$11,486
Step 2 $75,405 $2,900.19 $36.13 +$11,869
Step 3 $77,837 $2,993.73 $37.30 +$12,251
Step 4 $80,270 $3,087.31 $38.46 +$12,634
Step 5 $82,703 $3,180.88 $39.63 +$13,017
Step 6 $85,136 $3,274.46 $40.79 +$13,400
Step 7 $87,569 $3,368.04 $41.96 +$13,783
Step 8 $90,002 $3,461.62 $43.13 +$14,166
Step 9 $92,435 $3,555.19 $44.29 +$14,549
Step 10 $94,868 $3,648.77 $45.46 +$14,932
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $61,486
  • CLEVELAND GS-12 Step 1 $72,972
  • Locality add-on +$11,486
  • Adjustment percent 18.68%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $79,936
  • CLEVELAND GS-12 Step 10 $94,868

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 CLEVELAND: 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 2015, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.68% 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 CLEVELAND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $2,807 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,649. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-12 CLEVELAND page.

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GS-12 in CLEVELAND questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in CLEVELAND?
    In 2015, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $72,972 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $94,868. This is 18.68% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 in CLEVELAND?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CLEVELAND in 2015, it is 18.68%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,486 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in CLEVELAND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $2,807 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.