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$77,442 GS-12 Step 1 in DAVENPORT (2020)
$100,679 GS-12 Step 10 in DAVENPORT (2020)
+$11,275 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-12 pay table for DAVENPORT

Each step below already includes the 17.04% 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 $77,442 $2,978.54 $37.11 +$11,275
Step 2 $80,024 $3,077.85 $38.34 +$11,651
Step 3 $82,606 $3,177.15 $39.58 +$12,027
Step 4 $85,188 $3,276.46 $40.82 +$12,403
Step 5 $87,769 $3,375.73 $42.06 +$12,778
Step 6 $90,351 $3,475.04 $43.29 +$13,154
Step 7 $92,933 $3,574.35 $44.53 +$13,530
Step 8 $95,515 $3,673.65 $45.77 +$13,906
Step 9 $98,097 $3,772.96 $47.00 +$14,282
Step 10 $100,679 $3,872.27 $48.24 +$14,658
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAVENPORT pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $66,167
  • DAVENPORT GS-12 Step 1 $77,442
  • Locality add-on +$11,275
  • Adjustment percent 17.04%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $86,021
  • DAVENPORT GS-12 Step 10 $100,679

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 2020, the DAVENPORT pay area adds a 17.04% 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 $2,979 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,872. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 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 2020, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns $77,442 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $100,679. This is 17.04% 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 2020, it is 17.04%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,275 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 $2,979 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.