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$40,740 GS-6 Step 1 in Davenport (2022)
$52,963 GS-6 Step 10 in Davenport (2022)
+$6,091 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $40,740 $1,566.92 $19.52 +$6,091
Step 2 $42,098 $1,619.15 $20.17 +$6,294
Step 3 $43,456 $1,671.38 $20.82 +$6,497
Step 4 $44,814 $1,723.62 $21.47 +$6,700
Step 5 $46,172 $1,775.85 $22.12 +$6,903
Step 6 $47,531 $1,828.12 $22.77 +$7,107
Step 7 $48,889 $1,880.35 $23.43 +$7,310
Step 8 $50,247 $1,932.58 $24.08 +$7,513
Step 9 $51,605 $1,984.81 $24.73 +$7,716
Step 10 $52,963 $2,037.04 $25.38 +$7,919
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Davenport pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $34,649
  • Davenport GS-6 Step 1 $40,740
  • Locality add-on +$6,091
  • Adjustment percent 17.58%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $45,044
  • Davenport GS-6 Step 10 $52,963

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 2022, the Davenport pay area adds a 17.58% 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 $1,567 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,037. 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-6 Davenport page.

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GS-6 in Davenport questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Davenport?
    In 2022, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns $40,740 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $52,963. This is 17.58% 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 2022, it is 17.58%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,091 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 $1,567 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.