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$46,902 GS-8 Step 1 in DAVENPORT (2019)
$60,972 GS-8 Step 10 in DAVENPORT (2019)
+$6,639 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $46,902 $1,803.92 $22.47 +$6,639
Step 2 $48,466 $1,864.08 $23.22 +$6,861
Step 3 $50,029 $1,924.19 $23.97 +$7,082
Step 4 $51,592 $1,984.31 $24.72 +$7,303
Step 5 $53,156 $2,044.46 $25.47 +$7,525
Step 6 $54,719 $2,104.58 $26.22 +$7,746
Step 7 $56,282 $2,164.69 $26.97 +$7,967
Step 8 $57,845 $2,224.81 $27.72 +$8,188
Step 9 $59,409 $2,284.96 $28.47 +$8,410
Step 10 $60,972 $2,345.08 $29.22 +$8,631
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAVENPORT pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $40,263
  • DAVENPORT GS-8 Step 1 $46,902
  • Locality add-on +$6,639
  • Adjustment percent 16.49%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $52,341
  • DAVENPORT GS-8 Step 10 $60,972

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-8 in DAVENPORT: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2019, the DAVENPORT pay area adds a 16.49% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in DAVENPORT

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns roughly $1,804 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,345. 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-8 DAVENPORT page.

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GS-8 in DAVENPORT questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in DAVENPORT?
    In 2019, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns $46,902 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $60,972. This is 16.49% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,639 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in DAVENPORT?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns roughly $1,804 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.