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$84,147 GS-13 Step 1 in DAYTON (2014)
$109,391 GS-13 Step 10 in DAYTON (2014)
+$11,756 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $84,147 $3,236.42 $40.32 +$11,756
Step 2 $86,952 $3,344.31 $41.66 +$12,148
Step 3 $89,757 $3,452.19 $43.01 +$12,540
Step 4 $92,562 $3,560.08 $44.35 +$12,932
Step 5 $95,367 $3,667.96 $45.70 +$13,324
Step 6 $98,172 $3,775.85 $47.04 +$13,716
Step 7 $100,977 $3,883.73 $48.38 +$14,108
Step 8 $103,781 $3,991.58 $49.73 +$14,499
Step 9 $106,586 $4,099.46 $51.07 +$14,891
Step 10 $109,391 $4,207.35 $52.42 +$15,283

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $72,391
  • DAYTON GS-13 Step 1 $84,147
  • Locality add-on +$11,756
  • Adjustment percent 16.24%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $94,108
  • DAYTON GS-13 Step 10 $109,391

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-13 in DAYTON: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2014, the DAYTON pay area adds a 16.24% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $3,236 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,207. 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-13 DAYTON page.

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GS-13 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in DAYTON?
    In 2014, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $84,147 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $109,391. This is 16.24% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,756 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $3,236 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.