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$36,624 GS-4 Step 1 in Davenport (2025)
$47,617 GS-4 Step 10 in Davenport (2025)
+$5,829 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2025 GS-4 pay table for Davenport

Each step below already includes the 18.93% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $36,624 $1,408.62 $17.55 +$5,829
Step 2 $37,846 $1,455.62 $18.13 +$6,024
Step 3 $39,067 $1,502.58 $18.72 +$6,218
Step 4 $40,289 $1,549.58 $19.30 +$6,413
Step 5 $41,510 $1,596.54 $19.89 +$6,607
Step 6 $42,732 $1,643.54 $20.48 +$6,802
Step 7 $43,953 $1,690.50 $21.06 +$6,996
Step 8 $45,174 $1,737.46 $21.65 +$7,190
Step 9 $46,396 $1,784.46 $22.23 +$7,385
Step 10 $47,617 $1,831.42 $22.82 +$7,579
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Davenport pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $30,795
  • Davenport GS-4 Step 1 $36,624
  • Locality add-on +$5,829
  • Adjustment percent 18.93%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $40,038
  • Davenport GS-4 Step 10 $47,617

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-4 in Davenport: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2025, the Davenport pay area adds a 18.93% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Davenport

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns roughly $1,409 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,831. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2025 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-4 Davenport page.

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GS-4 in Davenport questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Davenport?
    In 2025, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns $36,624 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,617. This is 18.93% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in Davenport?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Davenport in 2025, it is 18.93%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,829 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Davenport?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns roughly $1,409 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.