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$52,472 GS-8 Step 1 in Davenport (2023)
$68,218 GS-8 Step 10 in Davenport (2023)
+$8,083 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $52,472 $2,018.15 $25.14 +$8,083
Step 2 $54,222 $2,085.46 $25.98 +$8,353
Step 3 $55,971 $2,152.73 $26.82 +$8,622
Step 4 $57,721 $2,220.04 $27.66 +$8,892
Step 5 $59,470 $2,287.31 $28.50 +$9,161
Step 6 $61,220 $2,354.62 $29.33 +$9,431
Step 7 $62,969 $2,421.88 $30.17 +$9,700
Step 8 $64,719 $2,489.19 $31.01 +$9,970
Step 9 $66,468 $2,556.46 $31.85 +$10,239
Step 10 $68,218 $2,623.77 $32.69 +$10,509
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Davenport pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $44,389
  • Davenport GS-8 Step 1 $52,472
  • Locality add-on +$8,083
  • Adjustment percent 18.21%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $57,709
  • Davenport GS-8 Step 10 $68,218

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-8 in Davenport: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2023, the Davenport pay area adds a 18.21% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in Davenport

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns roughly $2,018 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,624. 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-8 Davenport page.

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GS-8 in Davenport questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in Davenport?
    In 2023, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns $52,472 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $68,218. This is 18.21% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,083 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in Davenport?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns roughly $2,018 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.