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$37,452 GS-6 Step 1 in DAVENPORT (2018)
$48,683 GS-6 Step 10 in DAVENPORT (2018)
+$5,188 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $37,452 $1,440.46 $17.95 +$5,188
Step 2 $38,700 $1,488.46 $18.54 +$5,361
Step 3 $39,948 $1,536.46 $19.14 +$5,534
Step 4 $41,196 $1,584.46 $19.74 +$5,707
Step 5 $42,443 $1,632.42 $20.34 +$5,879
Step 6 $43,691 $1,680.42 $20.93 +$6,052
Step 7 $44,939 $1,728.42 $21.53 +$6,225
Step 8 $46,187 $1,776.42 $22.13 +$6,398
Step 9 $47,435 $1,824.42 $22.73 +$6,571
Step 10 $48,683 $1,872.42 $23.33 +$6,744
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAVENPORT pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $32,264
  • DAVENPORT GS-6 Step 1 $37,452
  • Locality add-on +$5,188
  • Adjustment percent 16.08%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $41,939
  • DAVENPORT GS-6 Step 10 $48,683

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 2018, the DAVENPORT pay area adds a 16.08% 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 $1,440 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,872. 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-6 DAVENPORT page.

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GS-6 in DAVENPORT questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in DAVENPORT?
    In 2018, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns $37,452 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $48,683. This is 16.08% 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 2018, it is 16.08%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,188 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 $1,440 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.