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$33,599 GS-5 Step 1 in DAVENPORT (2018)
$43,681 GS-5 Step 10 in DAVENPORT (2018)
+$4,654 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-5 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-5 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $33,599 $1,292.27 $16.10 +$4,654
Step 2 $34,720 $1,335.38 $16.64 +$4,810
Step 3 $35,840 $1,378.46 $17.17 +$4,965
Step 4 $36,960 $1,421.54 $17.71 +$5,120
Step 5 $38,080 $1,464.62 $18.25 +$5,275
Step 6 $39,200 $1,507.69 $18.78 +$5,430
Step 7 $40,320 $1,550.77 $19.32 +$5,585
Step 8 $41,441 $1,593.88 $19.86 +$5,741
Step 9 $42,561 $1,636.96 $20.39 +$5,896
Step 10 $43,681 $1,680.04 $20.93 +$6,051
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAVENPORT pays

  • Base GS-5 Step 1 $28,945
  • DAVENPORT GS-5 Step 1 $33,599
  • Locality add-on +$4,654
  • Adjustment percent 16.08%
  • Base GS-5 Step 10 $37,630
  • DAVENPORT GS-5 Step 10 $43,681

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 2018, the DAVENPORT pay area adds a 16.08% 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 $1,292 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,680. 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-5 DAVENPORT page.

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GS-5 in DAVENPORT questions

  • How much does a GS-5 make in DAVENPORT?
    In 2018, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns $33,599 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $43,681. This is 16.08% 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 2018, it is 16.08%. On a GS-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,654 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 $1,292 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.