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$44,366 GS-8 Step 1 in DAVENPORT (2016)
$57,672 GS-8 Step 10 in DAVENPORT (2016)
+$5,595 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $44,366 $1,706.38 $21.26 +$5,595
Step 2 $45,844 $1,763.23 $21.97 +$5,781
Step 3 $47,323 $1,820.12 $22.68 +$5,968
Step 4 $48,801 $1,876.96 $23.38 +$6,154
Step 5 $50,279 $1,933.81 $24.09 +$6,340
Step 6 $51,758 $1,990.69 $24.80 +$6,527
Step 7 $53,236 $2,047.54 $25.51 +$6,713
Step 8 $54,715 $2,104.42 $26.22 +$6,900
Step 9 $56,193 $2,161.27 $26.93 +$7,086
Step 10 $57,672 $2,218.15 $27.63 +$7,273
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAVENPORT pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $38,771
  • DAVENPORT GS-8 Step 1 $44,366
  • Locality add-on +$5,595
  • Adjustment percent 14.43%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $50,399
  • DAVENPORT GS-8 Step 10 $57,672

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-8 in DAVENPORT: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2016, the DAVENPORT pay area adds a 14.43% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in DAVENPORT

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns roughly $1,706 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,218. 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-8 DAVENPORT page.

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GS-8 in DAVENPORT questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in DAVENPORT?
    In 2016, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns $44,366 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $57,672. This is 14.43% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,595 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in DAVENPORT?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns roughly $1,706 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.