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$36,991 GS-4 Step 1 in Davenport (2026)
$48,091 GS-4 Step 10 in Davenport (2026)
+$5,888 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 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 $36,991 $1,422.73 $17.72 +$5,888
Step 2 $38,224 $1,470.15 $18.32 +$6,084
Step 3 $39,457 $1,517.58 $18.91 +$6,280
Step 4 $40,691 $1,565.04 $19.50 +$6,477
Step 5 $41,924 $1,612.46 $20.09 +$6,673
Step 6 $43,157 $1,659.88 $20.68 +$6,869
Step 7 $44,391 $1,707.35 $21.27 +$7,066
Step 8 $45,624 $1,754.77 $21.86 +$7,262
Step 9 $46,857 $1,802.19 $22.45 +$7,458
Step 10 $48,091 $1,849.65 $23.04 +$7,655
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Davenport pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $31,103
  • Davenport GS-4 Step 1 $36,991
  • Locality add-on +$5,888
  • Adjustment percent 18.93%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $40,436
  • Davenport GS-4 Step 10 $48,091

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 2026, 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 $1,423 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,850. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Other grades in Davenport

GS-4 in Davenport questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Davenport?
    In 2026, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns $36,991 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $48,091. 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 2026, it is 18.93%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,888 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 $1,423 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.