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$76,492 GS-12 Step 1 in DAYTON (2019)
$99,443 GS-12 Step 10 in DAYTON (2019)
+$12,002 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-12 pay table for DAYTON

Each step below already includes the 18.61% 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 $76,492 $2,942.00 $36.65 +$12,002
Step 2 $79,042 $3,040.08 $37.87 +$12,402
Step 3 $81,592 $3,138.15 $39.10 +$12,802
Step 4 $84,142 $3,236.23 $40.32 +$13,202
Step 5 $86,692 $3,334.31 $41.54 +$13,602
Step 6 $89,242 $3,432.38 $42.76 +$14,002
Step 7 $91,792 $3,530.46 $43.98 +$14,402
Step 8 $94,342 $3,628.54 $45.20 +$14,802
Step 9 $96,893 $3,726.65 $46.43 +$15,203
Step 10 $99,443 $3,824.73 $47.65 +$15,603

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $64,490
  • DAYTON GS-12 Step 1 $76,492
  • Locality add-on +$12,002
  • Adjustment percent 18.61%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $83,840
  • DAYTON GS-12 Step 10 $99,443

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 2019, the DAYTON pay area adds a 18.61% 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 $2,942 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,825. 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 DAYTON page.

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GS-12 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in DAYTON?
    In 2019, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $76,492 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $99,443. This is 18.61% 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 2019, it is 18.61%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,002 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 $2,942 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.