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$128,002 GS-15 Step 1 in DAVENPORT (2020)
$166,407 GS-15 Step 10 in DAVENPORT (2020)
+$18,636 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-15 pay table for DAVENPORT

Each step below already includes the 17.04% 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 $128,002 $4,923.15 $61.33 +$18,636
Step 2 $132,269 $5,087.27 $63.38 +$19,257
Step 3 $136,537 $5,251.42 $65.42 +$19,879
Step 4 $140,804 $5,415.54 $67.47 +$20,500
Step 5 $145,071 $5,579.65 $69.51 +$21,121
Step 6 $149,338 $5,743.77 $71.56 +$21,742
Step 7 $153,606 $5,907.92 $73.60 +$22,364
Step 8 $157,873 $6,072.04 $75.65 +$22,985
Step 9 $162,140 $6,236.15 $77.69 +$23,606
Step 10 $166,407 $6,400.27 $79.74 +$24,227
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAVENPORT pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $109,366
  • DAVENPORT GS-15 Step 1 $128,002
  • Locality add-on +$18,636
  • Adjustment percent 17.04%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $142,180
  • DAVENPORT GS-15 Step 10 $166,407

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 2020, the DAVENPORT pay area adds a 17.04% 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 $4,923 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,400. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 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 2020, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns $128,002 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $166,407. This is 17.04% 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 2020, it is 17.04%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,636 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 $4,923 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.