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$38,249 GS-5 Step 1 in Davenport (2023)
$49,729 GS-5 Step 10 in Davenport (2023)
+$5,892 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-5 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-5 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $38,249 $1,471.12 $18.33 +$5,892
Step 2 $39,525 $1,520.19 $18.94 +$6,089
Step 3 $40,800 $1,569.23 $19.55 +$6,285
Step 4 $42,076 $1,618.31 $20.16 +$6,482
Step 5 $43,351 $1,667.35 $20.77 +$6,678
Step 6 $44,627 $1,716.42 $21.38 +$6,875
Step 7 $45,902 $1,765.46 $21.99 +$7,071
Step 8 $47,178 $1,814.54 $22.61 +$7,268
Step 9 $48,453 $1,863.58 $23.22 +$7,464
Step 10 $49,729 $1,912.65 $23.83 +$7,661
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Davenport pays

  • Base GS-5 Step 1 $32,357
  • Davenport GS-5 Step 1 $38,249
  • Locality add-on +$5,892
  • Adjustment percent 18.21%
  • Base GS-5 Step 10 $42,068
  • Davenport GS-5 Step 10 $49,729

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-5 in Davenport: what to expect

Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.

For 2023, the Davenport pay area adds a 18.21% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.

Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.

The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in Davenport

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns roughly $1,471 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,913. 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-5 Davenport page.

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GS-5 in Davenport questions

  • How much does a GS-5 make in Davenport?
    In 2023, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns $38,249 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $49,729. This is 18.21% higher than the base GS-5 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 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-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,892 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in Davenport?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns roughly $1,471 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.