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$59,038 GS-11 Step 1 in DAYTON (2014)
$76,750 GS-11 Step 10 in DAYTON (2014)
+$8,248 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-11 pay table for DAYTON

Each step below already includes the 16.24% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $59,038 $2,270.69 $28.29 +$8,248
Step 2 $61,006 $2,346.38 $29.23 +$8,523
Step 3 $62,974 $2,422.08 $30.17 +$8,798
Step 4 $64,942 $2,497.77 $31.12 +$9,073
Step 5 $66,910 $2,573.46 $32.06 +$9,348
Step 6 $68,878 $2,649.15 $33.00 +$9,623
Step 7 $70,846 $2,724.85 $33.95 +$9,898
Step 8 $72,814 $2,800.54 $34.89 +$10,173
Step 9 $74,782 $2,876.23 $35.83 +$10,448
Step 10 $76,750 $2,951.92 $36.78 +$10,723

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $50,790
  • DAYTON GS-11 Step 1 $59,038
  • Locality add-on +$8,248
  • Adjustment percent 16.24%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,027
  • DAYTON GS-11 Step 10 $76,750

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-11 in DAYTON: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2014, the DAYTON pay area adds a 16.24% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $2,271 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,952. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 DAYTON page.

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GS-11 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in DAYTON?
    In 2014, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $59,038 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,750. This is 16.24% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in DAYTON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DAYTON in 2014, it is 16.24%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,248 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $2,271 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.