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$73,819 GS-12 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2016)
$95,965 GS-12 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2016)
+$11,718 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-12 pay table for CLEVELAND

Each step below already includes the 18.87% 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 $73,819 $2,839.19 $35.37 +$11,718
Step 2 $76,280 $2,933.85 $36.55 +$12,109
Step 3 $78,741 $3,028.50 $37.73 +$12,500
Step 4 $81,201 $3,123.12 $38.91 +$12,890
Step 5 $83,662 $3,217.77 $40.09 +$13,281
Step 6 $86,123 $3,312.42 $41.27 +$13,672
Step 7 $88,583 $3,407.04 $42.45 +$14,062
Step 8 $91,044 $3,501.69 $43.62 +$14,453
Step 9 $93,504 $3,596.31 $44.80 +$14,843
Step 10 $95,965 $3,690.96 $45.98 +$15,234
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $62,101
  • CLEVELAND GS-12 Step 1 $73,819
  • Locality add-on +$11,718
  • Adjustment percent 18.87%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $80,731
  • CLEVELAND GS-12 Step 10 $95,965

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 2016, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.87% 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 $2,839 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,691. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 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 2016, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $73,819 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $95,965. This is 18.87% 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 2016, it is 18.87%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,718 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 $2,839 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.