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$122,027 GS-15 Step 1 in DAVENPORT (2018)
$158,634 GS-15 Step 10 in DAVENPORT (2018)
+$16,904 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-15 pay table for DAVENPORT

Each step below already includes the 16.08% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-15 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $122,027 $4,693.35 $58.47 +$16,904
Step 2 $126,094 $4,849.77 $60.42 +$17,467
Step 3 $130,162 $5,006.23 $62.37 +$18,031
Step 4 $134,229 $5,162.65 $64.32 +$18,594
Step 5 $138,297 $5,319.12 $66.27 +$19,158
Step 6 $142,364 $5,475.54 $68.21 +$19,721
Step 7 $146,431 $5,631.96 $70.16 +$20,284
Step 8 $150,499 $5,788.42 $72.11 +$20,848
Step 9 $154,566 $5,944.85 $74.06 +$21,411
Step 10 $158,634 $6,101.31 $76.01 +$21,975
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAVENPORT pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $105,123
  • DAVENPORT GS-15 Step 1 $122,027
  • Locality add-on +$16,904
  • Adjustment percent 16.08%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $136,659
  • DAVENPORT GS-15 Step 10 $158,634

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-15 in DAVENPORT: what to expect

Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.

For 2018, the DAVENPORT pay area adds a 16.08% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.

Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).

The rough military equivalent for GS-15 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-15 in DAVENPORT

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns roughly $4,693 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,101. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-15 DAVENPORT page.

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GS-15 in DAVENPORT questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in DAVENPORT?
    In 2018, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns $122,027 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $158,634. This is 16.08% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 in DAVENPORT?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DAVENPORT in 2018, it is 16.08%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,904 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in DAVENPORT?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns roughly $4,693 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.