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$55,147 GS-8 Step 1 in Davenport (2024)
$71,690 GS-8 Step 10 in Davenport (2024)
+$8,672 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $55,147 $2,121.04 $26.42 +$8,672
Step 2 $56,985 $2,191.73 $27.30 +$8,961
Step 3 $58,823 $2,262.42 $28.19 +$9,250
Step 4 $60,661 $2,333.12 $29.07 +$9,539
Step 5 $62,499 $2,403.81 $29.95 +$9,828
Step 6 $64,337 $2,474.50 $30.83 +$10,117
Step 7 $66,175 $2,545.19 $31.71 +$10,406
Step 8 $68,014 $2,615.92 $32.59 +$10,696
Step 9 $69,852 $2,686.62 $33.47 +$10,985
Step 10 $71,690 $2,757.31 $34.35 +$11,274
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Davenport pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $46,475
  • Davenport GS-8 Step 1 $55,147
  • Locality add-on +$8,672
  • Adjustment percent 18.66%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $60,416
  • Davenport GS-8 Step 10 $71,690

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 2024, the Davenport pay area adds a 18.66% 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 $2,121 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,757. 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-8 Davenport page.

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GS-8 in Davenport questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in Davenport?
    In 2024, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns $55,147 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,690. This is 18.66% 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 2024, it is 18.66%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,672 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 $2,121 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.