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$75,085 GS-12 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2017)
$97,613 GS-12 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2017)
+$12,363 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-12 pay table for CLEVELAND

Each step below already includes the 19.71% 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 $75,085 $2,887.88 $35.98 +$12,363
Step 2 $77,588 $2,984.15 $37.18 +$12,775
Step 3 $80,091 $3,080.42 $38.38 +$13,187
Step 4 $82,594 $3,176.69 $39.58 +$13,599
Step 5 $85,097 $3,272.96 $40.77 +$14,011
Step 6 $87,600 $3,369.23 $41.97 +$14,423
Step 7 $90,103 $3,465.50 $43.17 +$14,835
Step 8 $92,606 $3,561.77 $44.37 +$15,247
Step 9 $95,110 $3,658.08 $45.57 +$15,660
Step 10 $97,613 $3,754.35 $46.77 +$16,072
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $62,722
  • CLEVELAND GS-12 Step 1 $75,085
  • Locality add-on +$12,363
  • Adjustment percent 19.71%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $81,541
  • CLEVELAND GS-12 Step 10 $97,613

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 2017, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 19.71% 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 $2,888 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,754. 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 CLEVELAND page.

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GS-12 in CLEVELAND questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in CLEVELAND?
    In 2017, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $75,085 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $97,613. This is 19.71% 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 2017, it is 19.71%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,363 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 $2,888 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.