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$124,173 GS-15 Step 1 in DAVENPORT (2019)
$161,423 GS-15 Step 10 in DAVENPORT (2019)
+$17,578 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-15 pay table for DAVENPORT

Each step below already includes the 16.49% 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 $124,173 $4,775.88 $59.50 +$17,578
Step 2 $128,311 $4,935.04 $61.48 +$18,163
Step 3 $132,450 $5,094.23 $63.46 +$18,749
Step 4 $136,589 $5,253.42 $65.45 +$19,335
Step 5 $140,728 $5,412.62 $67.43 +$19,921
Step 6 $144,867 $5,571.81 $69.41 +$20,507
Step 7 $149,006 $5,731.00 $71.40 +$21,093
Step 8 $153,145 $5,890.19 $73.38 +$21,679
Step 9 $157,284 $6,049.38 $75.36 +$22,265
Step 10 $161,423 $6,208.58 $77.35 +$22,851
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAVENPORT pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $106,595
  • DAVENPORT GS-15 Step 1 $124,173
  • Locality add-on +$17,578
  • Adjustment percent 16.49%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $138,572
  • DAVENPORT GS-15 Step 10 $161,423

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 2019, the DAVENPORT pay area adds a 16.49% 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 $4,776 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,209. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 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 2019, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns $124,173 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $161,423. This is 16.49% 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 2019, it is 16.49%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,578 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 $4,776 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.