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$72,348 GS-12 Step 1 in DAYTON (2016)
$94,052 GS-12 Step 10 in DAYTON (2016)
+$10,247 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-12 pay table for DAYTON

Each step below already includes the 16.50% 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 $72,348 $2,782.62 $34.67 +$10,247
Step 2 $74,759 $2,875.35 $35.82 +$10,588
Step 3 $77,171 $2,968.12 $36.98 +$10,930
Step 4 $79,582 $3,060.85 $38.13 +$11,271
Step 5 $81,994 $3,153.62 $39.29 +$11,613
Step 6 $84,405 $3,246.35 $40.44 +$11,954
Step 7 $86,817 $3,339.12 $41.60 +$12,296
Step 8 $89,229 $3,431.88 $42.75 +$12,638
Step 9 $91,640 $3,524.62 $43.91 +$12,979
Step 10 $94,052 $3,617.38 $45.07 +$13,321

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $62,101
  • DAYTON GS-12 Step 1 $72,348
  • Locality add-on +$10,247
  • Adjustment percent 16.50%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $80,731
  • DAYTON GS-12 Step 10 $94,052

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 2016, the DAYTON pay area adds a 16.50% 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 $2,783 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,617. 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 DAYTON page.

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GS-12 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in DAYTON?
    In 2016, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $72,348 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $94,052. This is 16.50% 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 2016, it is 16.50%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,247 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 $2,783 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.