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$54,274 GS-10 Step 1 in DAYTON (2015)
$70,552 GS-10 Step 10 in DAYTON (2015)
+$7,583 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $54,274 $2,087.46 $26.01 +$7,583
Step 2 $56,082 $2,157.00 $26.87 +$7,835
Step 3 $57,891 $2,226.58 $27.74 +$8,088
Step 4 $59,700 $2,296.15 $28.61 +$8,341
Step 5 $61,508 $2,365.69 $29.47 +$8,593
Step 6 $63,317 $2,435.27 $30.34 +$8,846
Step 7 $65,126 $2,504.85 $31.21 +$9,099
Step 8 $66,934 $2,574.38 $32.07 +$9,351
Step 9 $68,743 $2,643.96 $32.94 +$9,604
Step 10 $70,552 $2,713.54 $33.81 +$9,857
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,691
  • DAYTON GS-10 Step 1 $54,274
  • Locality add-on +$7,583
  • Adjustment percent 16.24%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,695
  • DAYTON GS-10 Step 10 $70,552

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-10 in DAYTON: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2015, the DAYTON pay area adds a 16.24% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 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-10 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $2,087 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,714. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 DAYTON page.

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GS-10 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in DAYTON?
    In 2015, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $54,274 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $70,552. This is 16.24% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in DAYTON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DAYTON in 2015, it is 16.24%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,583 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $2,087 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.