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$46,134 GS-6 Step 1 in Davenport (2026)
$59,974 GS-6 Step 10 in Davenport (2026)
+$7,343 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $46,134 $1,774.38 $22.11 +$7,343
Step 2 $47,672 $1,833.54 $22.84 +$7,588
Step 3 $49,210 $1,892.69 $23.58 +$7,833
Step 4 $50,747 $1,951.81 $24.32 +$8,077
Step 5 $52,285 $2,010.96 $25.05 +$8,322
Step 6 $53,823 $2,070.12 $25.79 +$8,567
Step 7 $55,361 $2,129.27 $26.53 +$8,812
Step 8 $56,898 $2,188.38 $27.26 +$9,056
Step 9 $58,436 $2,247.54 $28.00 +$9,301
Step 10 $59,974 $2,306.69 $28.74 +$9,546
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Davenport pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $38,791
  • Davenport GS-6 Step 1 $46,134
  • Locality add-on +$7,343
  • Adjustment percent 18.93%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $50,428
  • Davenport GS-6 Step 10 $59,974

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-6 in Davenport: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2026, the Davenport pay area adds a 18.93% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Davenport

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns roughly $1,774 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,307. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

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GS-6 in Davenport questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Davenport?
    In 2026, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns $46,134 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $59,974. This is 18.93% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,343 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Davenport?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Davenport earns roughly $1,774 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.