GS-3 Pay — Davenport-Moline (2026)
This page shows GS-3 pay in the Davenport-Moline locality pay area for 2026. The Davenport-Moline area adds 18.93% in locality pay on top of the GS-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $32,953 | $15.79 | $1,263.20 |
| Step 2 | $34,052 | $16.32 | $1,305.60 |
| Step 3 | $35,151 | $16.84 | $1,347.20 |
| Step 4 | $36,250 | $17.37 | $1,389.60 |
| Step 5 | $37,349 | $17.90 | $1,432.00 |
| Step 6 | $38,448 | $18.42 | $1,473.60 |
| Step 7 | $39,547 | $18.95 | $1,516.00 |
| Step 8 | $40,646 | $19.48 | $1,558.40 |
| Step 9 | $41,744 | $20.00 | $1,600.00 |
| Step 10 | $42,843 | $20.53 | $1,642.40 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $31,404 |
| Davenport-Moline, IA-IL locality | 18.93% |
| Adjusted annual | $37,349 |
| Per month | $3,112 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,432.00 |
| Hourly | $17.90 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Davenport-Moline GS scale
- GS-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Davenport-Moline
- GS-4 in Davenport-Moline
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Davenport-Moline?
For 2026, GS-3 in Davenport-Moline ranges from $32,953 at the first step to $42,843 at the top step, with $37,349 near the middle.
How is Davenport-Moline locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Davenport-Moline locality percentage of 18.93%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Davenport-Moline rate remained 18.93%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-3 figures for Davenport-Moline are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-DV · effective January 11, 2026 · Davenport-Moline, IA-IL, 18.93% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.