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$35,898 GS-6 Step 1 in DAYTON (2014)
$46,663 GS-6 Step 10 in DAYTON (2014)
+$5,015 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $35,898 $1,380.69 $17.20 +$5,015
Step 2 $37,095 $1,426.73 $17.77 +$5,183
Step 3 $38,291 $1,472.73 $18.35 +$5,350
Step 4 $39,487 $1,518.73 $18.92 +$5,517
Step 5 $40,683 $1,564.73 $19.49 +$5,684
Step 6 $41,879 $1,610.73 $20.07 +$5,851
Step 7 $43,075 $1,656.73 $20.64 +$6,018
Step 8 $44,271 $1,702.73 $21.21 +$6,185
Step 9 $45,467 $1,748.73 $21.79 +$6,352
Step 10 $46,663 $1,794.73 $22.36 +$6,519

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $30,883
  • DAYTON GS-6 Step 1 $35,898
  • Locality add-on +$5,015
  • Adjustment percent 16.24%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,144
  • DAYTON GS-6 Step 10 $46,663

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 DAYTON: what to expect

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

For 2014, the DAYTON pay area adds a 16.24% 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 DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,381 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,795. 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-6 DAYTON page.

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GS-6 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in DAYTON?
    In 2014, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $35,898 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $46,663. This is 16.24% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,015 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,381 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.