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$32,340 GS-5 Step 1 in DAVENPORT (2016)
$42,042 GS-5 Step 10 in DAVENPORT (2016)
+$4,078 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-5 pay table for DAVENPORT

Each step below already includes the 14.43% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-5 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $32,340 $1,243.85 $15.50 +$4,078
Step 2 $33,418 $1,285.31 $16.01 +$4,214
Step 3 $34,496 $1,326.77 $16.53 +$4,350
Step 4 $35,574 $1,368.23 $17.05 +$4,486
Step 5 $36,652 $1,409.69 $17.56 +$4,622
Step 6 $37,730 $1,451.15 $18.08 +$4,758
Step 7 $38,808 $1,492.62 $18.60 +$4,894
Step 8 $39,886 $1,534.08 $19.11 +$5,030
Step 9 $40,964 $1,575.54 $19.63 +$5,166
Step 10 $42,042 $1,617.00 $20.14 +$5,302
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAVENPORT pays

  • Base GS-5 Step 1 $28,262
  • DAVENPORT GS-5 Step 1 $32,340
  • Locality add-on +$4,078
  • Adjustment percent 14.43%
  • Base GS-5 Step 10 $36,740
  • DAVENPORT GS-5 Step 10 $42,042

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-5 in DAVENPORT: what to expect

Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.

For 2016, the DAVENPORT pay area adds a 14.43% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.

Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.

The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in DAVENPORT

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns roughly $1,244 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,617. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-5 DAVENPORT page.

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GS-5 in DAVENPORT questions

  • How much does a GS-5 make in DAVENPORT?
    In 2016, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns $32,340 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,042. This is 14.43% higher than the base GS-5 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 in DAVENPORT?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DAVENPORT in 2016, it is 14.43%. On a GS-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,078 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in DAVENPORT?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns roughly $1,244 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.