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$146,000 GS-15 Step 1 in Davenport (2024)
$189,797 GS-15 Step 10 in Davenport (2024)
+$22,959 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-15 pay table for Davenport

Each step below already includes the 18.66% 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 $146,000 $5,615.38 $69.96 +$22,959
Step 2 $150,867 $5,802.58 $72.29 +$23,725
Step 3 $155,733 $5,989.73 $74.62 +$24,490
Step 4 $160,599 $6,176.88 $76.95 +$25,255
Step 5 $165,465 $6,364.04 $79.28 +$26,020
Step 6 $170,332 $6,551.23 $81.62 +$26,786
Step 7 $175,198 $6,738.38 $83.95 +$27,551
Step 8 $180,064 $6,925.54 $86.28 +$28,316
Step 9 $184,930 $7,112.69 $88.61 +$29,081
Step 10 $189,797 $7,299.88 $90.94 +$29,847
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Davenport pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $123,041
  • Davenport GS-15 Step 1 $146,000
  • Locality add-on +$22,959
  • Adjustment percent 18.66%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $159,950
  • Davenport GS-15 Step 10 $189,797

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 2024, the Davenport pay area adds a 18.66% 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 $5,615 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $7,300. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns $146,000 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $189,797. This is 18.66% 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 2024, it is 18.66%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $22,959 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 $5,615 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.