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$71,471 GS-12 Step 1 in DAYTON (2015)
$92,918 GS-12 Step 10 in DAYTON (2015)
+$9,985 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 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 $71,471 $2,748.88 $34.25 +$9,985
Step 2 $73,854 $2,840.54 $35.39 +$10,318
Step 3 $76,237 $2,932.19 $36.53 +$10,651
Step 4 $78,620 $3,023.85 $37.67 +$10,984
Step 5 $81,003 $3,115.50 $38.81 +$11,317
Step 6 $83,386 $3,207.15 $39.95 +$11,650
Step 7 $85,769 $3,298.81 $41.10 +$11,983
Step 8 $88,152 $3,390.46 $42.24 +$12,316
Step 9 $90,535 $3,482.12 $43.38 +$12,649
Step 10 $92,918 $3,573.77 $44.52 +$12,982

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $61,486
  • DAYTON GS-12 Step 1 $71,471
  • Locality add-on +$9,985
  • Adjustment percent 16.24%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $79,936
  • DAYTON GS-12 Step 10 $92,918

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 2015, 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 $2,749 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,574. 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 DAYTON page.

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GS-12 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in DAYTON?
    In 2015, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $71,471 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $92,918. 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 2015, it is 16.24%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,985 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 $2,749 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.