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$138,918 GS-15 Step 1 in Davenport (2023)
$180,591 GS-15 Step 10 in Davenport (2023)
+$21,400 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-15 pay table for Davenport

Each step below already includes the 18.21% 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 $138,918 $5,343.00 $66.56 +$21,400
Step 2 $143,548 $5,521.08 $68.78 +$22,113
Step 3 $148,179 $5,699.19 $71.00 +$22,827
Step 4 $152,809 $5,877.27 $73.22 +$23,540
Step 5 $157,439 $6,055.35 $75.44 +$24,253
Step 6 $162,069 $6,233.42 $77.66 +$24,966
Step 7 $166,700 $6,411.54 $79.88 +$25,680
Step 8 $171,330 $6,589.62 $82.09 +$26,393
Step 9 $175,960 $6,767.69 $84.31 +$27,106
Step 10 $180,591 $6,945.81 $86.53 +$27,820
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Davenport pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $117,518
  • Davenport GS-15 Step 1 $138,918
  • Locality add-on +$21,400
  • Adjustment percent 18.21%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $152,771
  • Davenport GS-15 Step 10 $180,591

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 2023, the Davenport pay area adds a 18.21% 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 $5,343 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,946. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 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 2023, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns $138,918 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $180,591. This is 18.21% 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 2023, it is 18.21%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $21,400 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 $5,343 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.