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$38,111 GS-6 Step 1 in DAVENPORT (2019)
$49,549 GS-6 Step 10 in DAVENPORT (2019)
+$5,395 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $38,111 $1,465.81 $18.26 +$5,395
Step 2 $39,382 $1,514.69 $18.87 +$5,575
Step 3 $40,653 $1,563.58 $19.48 +$5,755
Step 4 $41,924 $1,612.46 $20.09 +$5,935
Step 5 $43,194 $1,661.31 $20.70 +$6,114
Step 6 $44,465 $1,710.19 $21.31 +$6,294
Step 7 $45,736 $1,759.08 $21.91 +$6,474
Step 8 $47,007 $1,807.96 $22.52 +$6,654
Step 9 $48,278 $1,856.85 $23.13 +$6,834
Step 10 $49,549 $1,905.73 $23.74 +$7,014
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAVENPORT pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $32,716
  • DAVENPORT GS-6 Step 1 $38,111
  • Locality add-on +$5,395
  • Adjustment percent 16.49%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $42,535
  • DAVENPORT GS-6 Step 10 $49,549

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 2019, the DAVENPORT pay area adds a 16.49% 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 $1,466 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,906. 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-6 DAVENPORT page.

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GS-6 in DAVENPORT questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in DAVENPORT?
    In 2019, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns $38,111 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $49,549. This is 16.49% 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 2019, it is 16.49%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,395 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 $1,466 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.