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$132,736 GS-15 Step 1 in Davenport (2022)
$172,557 GS-15 Step 10 in Davenport (2022)
+$19,846 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-15 pay table for Davenport

Each step below already includes the 17.58% 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 $132,736 $5,105.23 $63.60 +$19,846
Step 2 $137,161 $5,275.42 $65.72 +$20,508
Step 3 $141,585 $5,445.58 $67.84 +$21,169
Step 4 $146,010 $5,615.77 $69.96 +$21,831
Step 5 $150,434 $5,785.92 $72.08 +$22,492
Step 6 $154,859 $5,956.12 $74.20 +$23,154
Step 7 $159,283 $6,126.27 $76.32 +$23,815
Step 8 $163,708 $6,296.46 $78.44 +$24,477
Step 9 $168,132 $6,466.62 $80.56 +$25,138
Step 10 $172,557 $6,636.81 $82.68 +$25,800
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Davenport pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $112,890
  • Davenport GS-15 Step 1 $132,736
  • Locality add-on +$19,846
  • Adjustment percent 17.58%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $146,757
  • Davenport GS-15 Step 10 $172,557

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 2022, the Davenport pay area adds a 17.58% 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 $5,105 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,637. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 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 2022, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns $132,736 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $172,557. This is 17.58% 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 2022, it is 17.58%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $19,846 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 $5,105 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.