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$23,101 GS-1 Step 1 in DAVENPORT (2021)
$28,897 GS-1 Step 10 in DAVENPORT (2021)
+$3,363 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-1 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-1 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $23,101 $888.50 $11.07 +$3,363
Step 2 $23,876 $918.31 $11.44 +$3,476
Step 3 $24,644 $947.85 $11.81 +$3,588
Step 4 $25,408 $977.23 $12.17 +$3,699
Step 5 $26,176 $1,006.77 $12.54 +$3,811
Step 6 $26,625 $1,024.04 $12.76 +$3,876
Step 7 $27,385 $1,053.27 $13.12 +$3,987
Step 8 $28,150 $1,082.69 $13.49 +$4,098
Step 9 $28,181 $1,083.88 $13.50 +$4,103
Step 10 $28,897 $1,111.42 $13.85 +$4,207
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAVENPORT pays

  • Base GS-1 Step 1 $19,738
  • DAVENPORT GS-1 Step 1 $23,101
  • Locality add-on +$3,363
  • Adjustment percent 17.04%
  • Base GS-1 Step 10 $24,690
  • DAVENPORT GS-1 Step 10 $28,897

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-1 in DAVENPORT: what to expect

Entry-level clerical, labor and support positions. GS-1 is rarely used today; most entry roles now start at GS-2 or GS-3.

For 2021, the DAVENPORT pay area adds a 17.04% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-1 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. No formal education or experience required. Generally filled by workers with basic literacy and ability to follow simple instructions.

Promotion path. Promotion to GS-2 typically follows one year of satisfactory service.

The rough military equivalent for GS-1 is E-2 Private Second Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-1 in DAVENPORT

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns roughly $889 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,111. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-1 DAVENPORT page.

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GS-1 in DAVENPORT questions

  • How much does a GS-1 make in DAVENPORT?
    In 2021, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns $23,101 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $28,897. This is 17.04% higher than the base GS-1 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-1 in DAVENPORT?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DAVENPORT in 2021, it is 17.04%. On a GS-1 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,363 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-1 in DAVENPORT?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-1 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns roughly $889 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.