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$73,755 GS-12 Step 1 in DAYTON (2017)
$95,884 GS-12 Step 10 in DAYTON (2017)
+$11,033 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-12 pay table for DAYTON

Each step below already includes the 17.59% 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 $73,755 $2,836.73 $35.34 +$11,033
Step 2 $76,214 $2,931.31 $36.52 +$11,401
Step 3 $78,672 $3,025.85 $37.70 +$11,768
Step 4 $81,131 $3,120.42 $38.87 +$12,136
Step 5 $83,590 $3,215.00 $40.05 +$12,504
Step 6 $86,049 $3,309.58 $41.23 +$12,872
Step 7 $88,508 $3,404.15 $42.41 +$13,240
Step 8 $90,966 $3,498.69 $43.59 +$13,607
Step 9 $93,425 $3,593.27 $44.77 +$13,975
Step 10 $95,884 $3,687.85 $45.94 +$14,343

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $62,722
  • DAYTON GS-12 Step 1 $73,755
  • Locality add-on +$11,033
  • Adjustment percent 17.59%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $81,541
  • DAYTON GS-12 Step 10 $95,884

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 2017, the DAYTON pay area adds a 17.59% 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 $2,837 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,688. 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 DAYTON page.

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GS-12 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in DAYTON?
    In 2017, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $73,755 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $95,884. This is 17.59% 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 2017, it is 17.59%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,033 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 $2,837 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.