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$42,638 GS-6 Step 1 in Davenport (2023)
$55,426 GS-6 Step 10 in Davenport (2023)
+$6,568 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $42,638 $1,639.92 $20.43 +$6,568
Step 2 $44,059 $1,694.58 $21.11 +$6,787
Step 3 $45,480 $1,749.23 $21.79 +$7,006
Step 4 $46,901 $1,803.88 $22.47 +$7,225
Step 5 $48,322 $1,858.54 $23.15 +$7,444
Step 6 $49,743 $1,913.19 $23.83 +$7,663
Step 7 $51,164 $1,967.85 $24.52 +$7,882
Step 8 $52,585 $2,022.50 $25.20 +$8,101
Step 9 $54,005 $2,077.12 $25.88 +$8,319
Step 10 $55,426 $2,131.77 $26.56 +$8,538
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Davenport pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $36,070
  • Davenport GS-6 Step 1 $42,638
  • Locality add-on +$6,568
  • Adjustment percent 18.21%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $46,888
  • Davenport GS-6 Step 10 $55,426

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 2023, the Davenport pay area adds a 18.21% 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 $1,640 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,132. 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-6 Davenport page.

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GS-6 in Davenport questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Davenport?
    In 2023, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns $42,638 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $55,426. This is 18.21% 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 2023, it is 18.21%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,568 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 $1,640 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.