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$116,965 GS-15 Step 1 in DAYTON (2014)
$152,054 GS-15 Step 10 in DAYTON (2014)
+$16,341 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-15 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-15 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $116,965 $4,498.65 $56.04 +$16,341
Step 2 $120,864 $4,648.62 $57.91 +$16,886
Step 3 $124,763 $4,798.58 $59.78 +$17,431
Step 4 $128,661 $4,948.50 $61.65 +$17,975
Step 5 $132,560 $5,098.46 $63.52 +$18,520
Step 6 $136,459 $5,248.42 $65.39 +$19,065
Step 7 $140,357 $5,398.35 $67.25 +$19,609
Step 8 $144,256 $5,548.31 $69.12 +$20,154
Step 9 $148,155 $5,698.27 $70.99 +$20,699
Step 10 $152,054 $5,848.23 $72.86 +$21,244
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $100,624
  • DAYTON GS-15 Step 1 $116,965
  • Locality add-on +$16,341
  • Adjustment percent 16.24%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $130,810
  • DAYTON GS-15 Step 10 $152,054

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-15 in DAYTON: what to expect

Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.

For 2014, the DAYTON pay area adds a 16.24% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.

Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).

The rough military equivalent for GS-15 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-15 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $4,499 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,848. 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-15 DAYTON page.

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GS-15 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in DAYTON?
    In 2014, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $116,965 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $152,054. This is 16.24% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,341 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $4,499 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.