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$78,217 GS-12 Step 1 in DAVENPORT (2021)
$101,686 GS-12 Step 10 in DAVENPORT (2021)
+$11,388 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $78,217 $3,008.35 $37.48 +$11,388
Step 2 $80,824 $3,108.62 $38.73 +$11,767
Step 3 $83,432 $3,208.92 $39.98 +$12,147
Step 4 $86,040 $3,309.23 $41.23 +$12,527
Step 5 $88,647 $3,409.50 $42.48 +$12,906
Step 6 $91,255 $3,509.81 $43.73 +$13,286
Step 7 $93,863 $3,610.12 $44.98 +$13,666
Step 8 $96,470 $3,710.38 $46.22 +$14,045
Step 9 $99,078 $3,810.69 $47.47 +$14,425
Step 10 $101,686 $3,911.00 $48.72 +$14,805
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAVENPORT pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $66,829
  • DAVENPORT GS-12 Step 1 $78,217
  • Locality add-on +$11,388
  • Adjustment percent 17.04%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $86,881
  • DAVENPORT GS-12 Step 10 $101,686

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 2021, 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 $3,008 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,911. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 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 2021, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns $78,217 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $101,686. 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 2021, it is 17.04%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,388 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 $3,008 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.