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$80,306 GS-12 Step 1 in Davenport (2022)
$104,402 GS-12 Step 10 in Davenport (2022)
+$12,007 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-12 pay table for Davenport

Each step below already includes the 17.58% 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 $80,306 $3,088.69 $38.48 +$12,007
Step 2 $82,983 $3,191.65 $39.76 +$12,407
Step 3 $85,661 $3,294.65 $41.05 +$12,808
Step 4 $88,338 $3,397.62 $42.33 +$13,208
Step 5 $91,015 $3,500.58 $43.61 +$13,608
Step 6 $93,692 $3,603.54 $44.89 +$14,008
Step 7 $96,370 $3,706.54 $46.18 +$14,409
Step 8 $99,047 $3,809.50 $47.46 +$14,809
Step 9 $101,724 $3,912.46 $48.74 +$15,209
Step 10 $104,402 $4,015.46 $50.02 +$15,610
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Davenport pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $68,299
  • Davenport GS-12 Step 1 $80,306
  • Locality add-on +$12,007
  • Adjustment percent 17.58%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $88,792
  • Davenport GS-12 Step 10 $104,402

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 2022, the Davenport pay area adds a 17.58% 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 $3,089 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,015. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 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 2022, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns $80,306 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $104,402. This is 17.58% 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 2022, it is 17.58%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,007 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 $3,089 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.