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$24,070 GS-2 Step 1 in DAVENPORT (2017)
$30,292 GS-2 Step 10 in DAVENPORT (2017)
+$3,241 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-2 pay table for DAVENPORT

Each step below already includes the 15.56% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-2 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $24,070 $925.77 $11.53 +$3,241
Step 2 $24,643 $947.81 $11.81 +$3,318
Step 3 $25,441 $978.50 $12.19 +$3,426
Step 4 $26,115 $1,004.42 $12.51 +$3,516
Step 5 $26,409 $1,015.73 $12.65 +$3,556
Step 6 $27,185 $1,045.58 $13.03 +$3,660
Step 7 $27,962 $1,075.46 $13.40 +$3,765
Step 8 $28,739 $1,105.35 $13.77 +$3,870
Step 9 $29,515 $1,135.19 $14.14 +$3,974
Step 10 $30,292 $1,165.08 $14.51 +$4,079
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAVENPORT pays

  • Base GS-2 Step 1 $20,829
  • DAVENPORT GS-2 Step 1 $24,070
  • Locality add-on +$3,241
  • Adjustment percent 15.56%
  • Base GS-2 Step 10 $26,213
  • DAVENPORT GS-2 Step 10 $30,292

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-2 in DAVENPORT: what to expect

Basic clerical, file-room and light-labor assignments. Often a starting point for summer hires and interns.

For 2017, the DAVENPORT pay area adds a 15.56% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-2 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. High school or equivalent, or three months of general experience.

Promotion path. Most GS-2 employees advance to GS-3 after one year.

The rough military equivalent for GS-2 is E-3 Private First Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-2 in DAVENPORT

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns roughly $926 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,165. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-2 DAVENPORT page.

Other grades in DAVENPORT

GS-2 in DAVENPORT questions

  • How much does a GS-2 make in DAVENPORT?
    In 2017, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns $24,070 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $30,292. This is 15.56% higher than the base GS-2 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-2 in DAVENPORT?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DAVENPORT in 2017, it is 15.56%. On a GS-2 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,241 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-2 in DAVENPORT?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-2 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns roughly $926 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.