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$44,179 GS-8 Step 1 in DAYTON (2014)
$57,434 GS-8 Step 10 in DAYTON (2014)
+$6,172 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $44,179 $1,699.19 $21.17 +$6,172
Step 2 $45,652 $1,755.85 $21.87 +$6,378
Step 3 $47,125 $1,812.50 $22.58 +$6,584
Step 4 $48,598 $1,869.15 $23.29 +$6,790
Step 5 $50,070 $1,925.77 $23.99 +$6,995
Step 6 $51,543 $1,982.42 $24.70 +$7,201
Step 7 $53,016 $2,039.08 $25.40 +$7,407
Step 8 $54,489 $2,095.73 $26.11 +$7,613
Step 9 $55,961 $2,152.35 $26.81 +$7,818
Step 10 $57,434 $2,209.00 $27.52 +$8,024

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $38,007
  • DAYTON GS-8 Step 1 $44,179
  • Locality add-on +$6,172
  • Adjustment percent 16.24%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $49,410
  • DAYTON GS-8 Step 10 $57,434

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-8 in DAYTON: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2014, the DAYTON pay area adds a 16.24% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,699 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,209. 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-8 DAYTON page.

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GS-8 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in DAYTON?
    In 2014, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $44,179 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $57,434. This is 16.24% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,172 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,699 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.