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$73,827 GS-12 Step 1 in DAVENPORT (2018)
$95,975 GS-12 Step 10 in DAVENPORT (2018)
+$10,227 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-12 pay table for DAVENPORT

Each step below already includes the 16.08% 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 $73,827 $2,839.50 $35.37 +$10,227
Step 2 $76,288 $2,934.15 $36.55 +$10,568
Step 3 $78,749 $3,028.81 $37.73 +$10,909
Step 4 $81,210 $3,123.46 $38.91 +$11,250
Step 5 $83,670 $3,218.08 $40.09 +$11,590
Step 6 $86,131 $3,312.73 $41.27 +$11,931
Step 7 $88,592 $3,407.38 $42.45 +$12,272
Step 8 $91,053 $3,502.04 $43.63 +$12,613
Step 9 $93,514 $3,596.69 $44.81 +$12,954
Step 10 $95,975 $3,691.35 $45.99 +$13,295
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAVENPORT pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $63,600
  • DAVENPORT GS-12 Step 1 $73,827
  • Locality add-on +$10,227
  • Adjustment percent 16.08%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $82,680
  • DAVENPORT GS-12 Step 10 $95,975

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 2018, the DAVENPORT pay area adds a 16.08% 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 DAVENPORT

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns roughly $2,840 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,691. 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 DAVENPORT page.

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GS-12 in DAVENPORT questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in DAVENPORT?
    In 2018, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns $73,827 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $95,975. This is 16.08% 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 2018, it is 16.08%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,227 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 $2,840 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.