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$72,482 GS-12 Step 1 in DAVENPORT (2017)
$94,229 GS-12 Step 10 in DAVENPORT (2017)
+$9,760 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-12 pay table for DAVENPORT

Each step below already includes the 15.56% 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 $72,482 $2,787.77 $34.73 +$9,760
Step 2 $74,898 $2,880.69 $35.89 +$10,085
Step 3 $77,314 $2,973.62 $37.05 +$10,410
Step 4 $79,731 $3,066.58 $38.20 +$10,736
Step 5 $82,147 $3,159.50 $39.36 +$11,061
Step 6 $84,563 $3,252.42 $40.52 +$11,386
Step 7 $86,980 $3,345.38 $41.68 +$11,712
Step 8 $89,396 $3,438.31 $42.83 +$12,037
Step 9 $91,812 $3,531.23 $43.99 +$12,362
Step 10 $94,229 $3,624.19 $45.15 +$12,688
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAVENPORT pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $62,722
  • DAVENPORT GS-12 Step 1 $72,482
  • Locality add-on +$9,760
  • Adjustment percent 15.56%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $81,541
  • DAVENPORT GS-12 Step 10 $94,229

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 2017, the DAVENPORT pay area adds a 15.56% 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 $2,788 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,624. 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 DAVENPORT page.

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GS-12 in DAVENPORT questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in DAVENPORT?
    In 2017, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns $72,482 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $94,229. This is 15.56% 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 2017, it is 15.56%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,760 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 $2,788 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.