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$36,770 GS-6 Step 1 in DAVENPORT (2017)
$47,805 GS-6 Step 10 in DAVENPORT (2017)
+$4,951 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $36,770 $1,414.23 $17.62 +$4,951
Step 2 $37,996 $1,461.38 $18.21 +$5,116
Step 3 $39,222 $1,508.54 $18.79 +$5,281
Step 4 $40,448 $1,555.69 $19.38 +$5,446
Step 5 $41,674 $1,602.85 $19.97 +$5,611
Step 6 $42,900 $1,650.00 $20.56 +$5,776
Step 7 $44,127 $1,697.19 $21.14 +$5,942
Step 8 $45,353 $1,744.35 $21.73 +$6,107
Step 9 $46,579 $1,791.50 $22.32 +$6,272
Step 10 $47,805 $1,838.65 $22.91 +$6,437
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAVENPORT pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,819
  • DAVENPORT GS-6 Step 1 $36,770
  • Locality add-on +$4,951
  • Adjustment percent 15.56%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $41,368
  • DAVENPORT GS-6 Step 10 $47,805

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-6 in DAVENPORT: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2017, the DAVENPORT pay area adds a 15.56% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in DAVENPORT

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns roughly $1,414 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,839. 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-6 DAVENPORT page.

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GS-6 in DAVENPORT questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in DAVENPORT?
    In 2017, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns $36,770 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,805. This is 15.56% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,951 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in DAVENPORT?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns roughly $1,414 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.