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$76,371 GS-12 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2018)
$99,282 GS-12 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2018)
+$12,771 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-12 pay table for CLEVELAND

Each step below already includes the 20.08% 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 $76,371 $2,937.35 $36.59 +$12,771
Step 2 $78,917 $3,035.27 $37.81 +$13,197
Step 3 $81,462 $3,133.15 $39.03 +$13,622
Step 4 $84,008 $3,231.08 $40.25 +$14,048
Step 5 $86,554 $3,329.00 $41.47 +$14,474
Step 6 $89,099 $3,426.88 $42.69 +$14,899
Step 7 $91,645 $3,524.81 $43.91 +$15,325
Step 8 $94,191 $3,622.73 $45.13 +$15,751
Step 9 $96,736 $3,720.62 $46.35 +$16,176
Step 10 $99,282 $3,818.54 $47.57 +$16,602
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $63,600
  • CLEVELAND GS-12 Step 1 $76,371
  • Locality add-on +$12,771
  • Adjustment percent 20.08%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $82,680
  • CLEVELAND GS-12 Step 10 $99,282

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 2018, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 20.08% 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 $2,937 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,819. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 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 2018, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $76,371 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $99,282. This is 20.08% 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 2018, it is 20.08%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,771 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 $2,937 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.