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$74,815 GS-12 Step 1 in CORPUS CHRISTI (2019)
$97,263 GS-12 Step 10 in CORPUS CHRISTI (2019)
+$10,325 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-12 pay table for CORPUS CHRISTI

Each step below already includes the 16.01% 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 $74,815 $2,877.50 $35.85 +$10,325
Step 2 $77,309 $2,973.42 $37.04 +$10,669
Step 3 $79,803 $3,069.35 $38.24 +$11,013
Step 4 $82,297 $3,165.27 $39.43 +$11,357
Step 5 $84,792 $3,261.23 $40.63 +$11,702
Step 6 $87,286 $3,357.15 $41.82 +$12,046
Step 7 $89,780 $3,453.08 $43.02 +$12,390
Step 8 $92,274 $3,549.00 $44.21 +$12,734
Step 9 $94,769 $3,644.96 $45.41 +$13,079
Step 10 $97,263 $3,740.88 $46.60 +$13,423
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CORPUS CHRISTI pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $64,490
  • CORPUS CHRISTI GS-12 Step 1 $74,815
  • Locality add-on +$10,325
  • Adjustment percent 16.01%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $83,840
  • CORPUS CHRISTI GS-12 Step 10 $97,263

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 CORPUS CHRISTI: 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 2019, the CORPUS CHRISTI pay area adds a 16.01% 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 CORPUS CHRISTI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns roughly $2,878 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,741. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-12 CORPUS CHRISTI page.

Other grades in CORPUS CHRISTI

GS-12 in CORPUS CHRISTI questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    In 2019, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns $74,815 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $97,263. This is 16.01% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CORPUS CHRISTI in 2019, it is 16.01%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,325 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns roughly $2,878 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.