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$88,332 GS-12 Step 1 in Davenport (2024)
$114,827 GS-12 Step 10 in Davenport (2024)
+$13,891 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-12 pay table for Davenport

Each step below already includes the 18.66% 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 $88,332 $3,397.38 $42.32 +$13,891
Step 2 $91,276 $3,510.62 $43.74 +$14,354
Step 3 $94,220 $3,623.85 $45.15 +$14,817
Step 4 $97,164 $3,737.08 $46.56 +$15,280
Step 5 $100,108 $3,850.31 $47.97 +$15,743
Step 6 $103,051 $3,963.50 $49.38 +$16,205
Step 7 $105,995 $4,076.73 $50.79 +$16,668
Step 8 $108,939 $4,189.96 $52.20 +$17,131
Step 9 $111,883 $4,303.19 $53.61 +$17,594
Step 10 $114,827 $4,416.42 $55.02 +$18,057
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Davenport pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $74,441
  • Davenport GS-12 Step 1 $88,332
  • Locality add-on +$13,891
  • Adjustment percent 18.66%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $96,770
  • Davenport GS-12 Step 10 $114,827

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 2024, the Davenport pay area adds a 18.66% 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 $3,397 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,416. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns $88,332 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $114,827. This is 18.66% 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 2024, it is 18.66%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,891 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 $3,397 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.