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$71,062 GS-12 Step 1 in DAVENPORT (2016)
$92,380 GS-12 Step 10 in DAVENPORT (2016)
+$8,961 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-12 pay table for DAVENPORT

Each step below already includes the 14.43% 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 $71,062 $2,733.15 $34.05 +$8,961
Step 2 $73,431 $2,824.27 $35.18 +$9,260
Step 3 $75,800 $2,915.38 $36.32 +$9,559
Step 4 $78,168 $3,006.46 $37.45 +$9,857
Step 5 $80,537 $3,097.58 $38.59 +$10,156
Step 6 $82,906 $3,188.69 $39.72 +$10,455
Step 7 $85,274 $3,279.77 $40.86 +$10,753
Step 8 $87,643 $3,370.88 $41.99 +$11,052
Step 9 $90,012 $3,462.00 $43.13 +$11,351
Step 10 $92,380 $3,553.08 $44.26 +$11,649
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAVENPORT pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $62,101
  • DAVENPORT GS-12 Step 1 $71,062
  • Locality add-on +$8,961
  • Adjustment percent 14.43%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $80,731
  • DAVENPORT GS-12 Step 10 $92,380

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 DAVENPORT: 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 DAVENPORT pay area adds a 14.43% 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 DAVENPORT

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns roughly $2,733 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,553. 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 DAVENPORT page.

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GS-12 in DAVENPORT questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in DAVENPORT?
    In 2016, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns $71,062 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $92,380. This is 14.43% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 in DAVENPORT?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DAVENPORT in 2016, it is 14.43%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,961 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in DAVENPORT?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns roughly $2,733 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.