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$129,282 GS-15 Step 1 in DAVENPORT (2021)
$168,067 GS-15 Step 10 in DAVENPORT (2021)
+$18,822 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $129,282 $4,972.38 $61.95 +$18,822
Step 2 $133,592 $5,138.15 $64.01 +$19,450
Step 3 $137,901 $5,303.88 $66.08 +$20,077
Step 4 $142,211 $5,469.65 $68.14 +$20,705
Step 5 $146,520 $5,635.38 $70.21 +$21,332
Step 6 $150,829 $5,801.12 $72.27 +$21,959
Step 7 $155,139 $5,966.88 $74.34 +$22,587
Step 8 $159,448 $6,132.62 $76.40 +$23,214
Step 9 $163,758 $6,298.38 $78.47 +$23,842
Step 10 $168,067 $6,464.12 $80.53 +$24,469
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAVENPORT pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $110,460
  • DAVENPORT GS-15 Step 1 $129,282
  • Locality add-on +$18,822
  • Adjustment percent 17.04%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $143,598
  • DAVENPORT GS-15 Step 10 $168,067

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 2021, 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 $4,972 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,464. 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-15 DAVENPORT page.

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GS-15 in DAVENPORT questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in DAVENPORT?
    In 2021, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns $129,282 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $168,067. 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 2021, it is 17.04%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,822 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 $4,972 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.