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$75,124 GS-12 Step 1 in DAVENPORT (2019)
$97,665 GS-12 Step 10 in DAVENPORT (2019)
+$10,634 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-12 pay table for DAVENPORT

Each step below already includes the 16.49% 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 $75,124 $2,889.38 $36.00 +$10,634
Step 2 $77,629 $2,985.73 $37.20 +$10,989
Step 3 $80,133 $3,082.04 $38.40 +$11,343
Step 4 $82,638 $3,178.38 $39.60 +$11,698
Step 5 $85,143 $3,274.73 $40.80 +$12,053
Step 6 $87,647 $3,371.04 $42.00 +$12,407
Step 7 $90,152 $3,467.38 $43.20 +$12,762
Step 8 $92,656 $3,563.69 $44.40 +$13,116
Step 9 $95,161 $3,660.04 $45.60 +$13,471
Step 10 $97,665 $3,756.35 $46.80 +$13,825
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAVENPORT pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $64,490
  • DAVENPORT GS-12 Step 1 $75,124
  • Locality add-on +$10,634
  • Adjustment percent 16.49%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $83,840
  • DAVENPORT GS-12 Step 10 $97,665

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 2019, the DAVENPORT pay area adds a 16.49% 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 $2,889 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,756. 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 DAVENPORT page.

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GS-12 in DAVENPORT questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in DAVENPORT?
    In 2019, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns $75,124 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $97,665. This is 16.49% 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 2019, it is 16.49%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,634 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 $2,889 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.