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$69,056 GS-10 Step 1 in Davenport (2026)
$89,767 GS-10 Step 10 in Davenport (2026)
+$10,992 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $69,056 $2,656.00 $33.09 +$10,992
Step 2 $71,357 $2,744.50 $34.19 +$11,358
Step 3 $73,658 $2,833.00 $35.29 +$11,724
Step 4 $75,959 $2,921.50 $36.40 +$12,090
Step 5 $78,261 $3,010.04 $37.50 +$12,457
Step 6 $80,562 $3,098.54 $38.60 +$12,823
Step 7 $82,863 $3,187.04 $39.70 +$13,189
Step 8 $85,165 $3,275.58 $40.81 +$13,556
Step 9 $87,466 $3,364.08 $41.91 +$13,922
Step 10 $89,767 $3,452.58 $43.01 +$14,288
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Davenport pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $58,064
  • Davenport GS-10 Step 1 $69,056
  • Locality add-on +$10,992
  • Adjustment percent 18.93%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $75,479
  • Davenport GS-10 Step 10 $89,767

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-10 in Davenport: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2026, the Davenport pay area adds a 18.93% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Davenport

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns roughly $2,656 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,453. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Other grades in Davenport

GS-10 in Davenport questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Davenport?
    In 2026, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns $69,056 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $89,767. This is 18.93% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Davenport?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Davenport in 2026, it is 18.93%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,992 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Davenport?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns roughly $2,656 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.