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$127,786 GS-14 Step 1 in Davenport (2026)
$166,126 GS-14 Step 10 in Davenport (2026)
+$20,340 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $127,786 $4,914.85 $61.23 +$20,340
Step 2 $132,046 $5,078.69 $63.27 +$21,018
Step 3 $136,306 $5,242.54 $65.31 +$21,696
Step 4 $140,566 $5,406.38 $67.35 +$22,374
Step 5 $144,826 $5,570.23 $69.39 +$23,052
Step 6 $149,086 $5,734.08 $71.44 +$23,730
Step 7 $153,346 $5,897.92 $73.48 +$24,408
Step 8 $157,606 $6,061.77 $75.52 +$25,086
Step 9 $161,866 $6,225.62 $77.56 +$25,764
Step 10 $166,126 $6,389.46 $79.60 +$26,442
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Davenport pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $107,446
  • Davenport GS-14 Step 1 $127,786
  • Locality add-on +$20,340
  • Adjustment percent 18.93%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $139,684
  • Davenport GS-14 Step 10 $166,126

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-14 in Davenport: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2026, the Davenport pay area adds a 18.93% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 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-14 in Davenport

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns roughly $4,915 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,389. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Other grades in Davenport

GS-14 in Davenport questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Davenport?
    In 2026, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns $127,786 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $166,126. This is 18.93% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $20,340 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Davenport?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns roughly $4,915 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.