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$39,680 GS-6 Step 1 in DAVENPORT (2021)
$51,583 GS-6 Step 10 in DAVENPORT (2021)
+$5,777 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $39,680 $1,526.15 $19.01 +$5,777
Step 2 $41,003 $1,577.04 $19.65 +$5,970
Step 3 $42,325 $1,627.88 $20.28 +$6,162
Step 4 $43,648 $1,678.77 $20.91 +$6,355
Step 5 $44,970 $1,729.62 $21.55 +$6,547
Step 6 $46,293 $1,780.50 $22.18 +$6,740
Step 7 $47,615 $1,831.35 $22.82 +$6,932
Step 8 $48,938 $1,882.23 $23.45 +$7,125
Step 9 $50,260 $1,933.08 $24.08 +$7,317
Step 10 $51,583 $1,983.96 $24.72 +$7,510
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAVENPORT pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $33,903
  • DAVENPORT GS-6 Step 1 $39,680
  • Locality add-on +$5,777
  • Adjustment percent 17.04%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $44,073
  • DAVENPORT GS-6 Step 10 $51,583

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 2021, 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 $1,526 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,984. 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-6 DAVENPORT page.

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GS-6 in DAVENPORT questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in DAVENPORT?
    In 2021, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAVENPORT earns $39,680 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $51,583. 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 2021, it is 17.04%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,777 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 $1,526 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.