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$39,287 GS-6 Step 1 in DAVENPORT (2020)
$51,074 GS-6 Step 10 in DAVENPORT (2020)
+$5,720 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $39,287 $1,511.04 $18.82 +$5,720
Step 2 $40,596 $1,561.38 $19.45 +$5,910
Step 3 $41,906 $1,611.77 $20.08 +$6,101
Step 4 $43,216 $1,662.15 $20.71 +$6,292
Step 5 $44,526 $1,712.54 $21.33 +$6,483
Step 6 $45,835 $1,762.88 $21.96 +$6,673
Step 7 $47,145 $1,813.27 $22.59 +$6,864
Step 8 $48,455 $1,863.65 $23.22 +$7,055
Step 9 $49,764 $1,914.00 $23.84 +$7,245
Step 10 $51,074 $1,964.38 $24.47 +$7,436
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAVENPORT pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $33,567
  • DAVENPORT GS-6 Step 1 $39,287
  • Locality add-on +$5,720
  • Adjustment percent 17.04%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $43,638
  • DAVENPORT GS-6 Step 10 $51,074

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 2020, the DAVENPORT pay area adds a 17.04% 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 $1,511 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,964. 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-6 DAVENPORT page.

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GS-6 in DAVENPORT questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in DAVENPORT?
    In 2020, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns $39,287 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $51,074. This is 17.04% 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 2020, it is 17.04%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,720 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 $1,511 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.