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$74,854 GS-12 Step 1 in SAN ANTONIO (2019)
$97,313 GS-12 Step 10 in SAN ANTONIO (2019)
+$10,364 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-12 pay table for SAN ANTONIO

Each step below already includes the 16.07% 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 $74,854 $2,879.00 $35.87 +$10,364
Step 2 $77,349 $2,974.96 $37.06 +$10,709
Step 3 $79,845 $3,070.96 $38.26 +$11,055
Step 4 $82,340 $3,166.92 $39.45 +$11,400
Step 5 $84,836 $3,262.92 $40.65 +$11,746
Step 6 $87,331 $3,358.88 $41.85 +$12,091
Step 7 $89,827 $3,454.88 $43.04 +$12,437
Step 8 $92,322 $3,550.85 $44.24 +$12,782
Step 9 $94,818 $3,646.85 $45.43 +$13,128
Step 10 $97,313 $3,742.81 $46.63 +$13,473
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN ANTONIO pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $64,490
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-12 Step 1 $74,854
  • Locality add-on +$10,364
  • Adjustment percent 16.07%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $83,840
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-12 Step 10 $97,313

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 SAN ANTONIO: 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 SAN ANTONIO pay area adds a 16.07% 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 SAN ANTONIO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns roughly $2,879 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,743. 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 SAN ANTONIO page.

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GS-12 in SAN ANTONIO questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in SAN ANTONIO?
    In 2019, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns $74,854 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $97,313. This is 16.07% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 in SAN ANTONIO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SAN ANTONIO in 2019, it is 16.07%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,364 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in SAN ANTONIO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns roughly $2,879 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.