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$72,739 GS-12 Step 1 in AUSTIN (2017)
$94,563 GS-12 Step 10 in AUSTIN (2017)
+$10,017 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-12 pay table for AUSTIN

Each step below already includes the 15.97% 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 $72,739 $2,797.65 $34.85 +$10,017
Step 2 $75,164 $2,890.92 $36.02 +$10,351
Step 3 $77,589 $2,984.19 $37.18 +$10,685
Step 4 $80,014 $3,077.46 $38.34 +$11,019
Step 5 $82,438 $3,170.69 $39.50 +$11,352
Step 6 $84,863 $3,263.96 $40.66 +$11,686
Step 7 $87,288 $3,357.23 $41.82 +$12,020
Step 8 $89,713 $3,450.50 $42.99 +$12,354
Step 9 $92,138 $3,543.77 $44.15 +$12,688
Step 10 $94,563 $3,637.04 $45.31 +$13,022

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more AUSTIN pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $62,722
  • AUSTIN GS-12 Step 1 $72,739
  • Locality add-on +$10,017
  • Adjustment percent 15.97%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $81,541
  • AUSTIN GS-12 Step 10 $94,563

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 AUSTIN: 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 2017, the AUSTIN pay area adds a 15.97% 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 AUSTIN

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in AUSTIN earns roughly $2,798 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,637. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-12 AUSTIN page.

Other grades in AUSTIN

GS-12 in AUSTIN questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in AUSTIN?
    In 2017, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in AUSTIN earns $72,739 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $94,563. This is 15.97% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 in AUSTIN?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For AUSTIN in 2017, it is 15.97%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,017 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in AUSTIN?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in AUSTIN earns roughly $2,798 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.