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$84,989 GS-13 Step 1 in DAYTON (2015)
$110,484 GS-13 Step 10 in DAYTON (2015)
+$11,874 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 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 $84,989 $3,268.81 $40.72 +$11,874
Step 2 $87,822 $3,377.77 $42.08 +$12,270
Step 3 $90,654 $3,486.69 $43.44 +$12,665
Step 4 $93,487 $3,595.65 $44.79 +$13,061
Step 5 $96,320 $3,704.62 $46.15 +$13,457
Step 6 $99,153 $3,813.58 $47.51 +$13,853
Step 7 $101,985 $3,922.50 $48.87 +$14,248
Step 8 $104,818 $4,031.46 $50.22 +$14,644
Step 9 $107,651 $4,140.42 $51.58 +$15,040
Step 10 $110,484 $4,249.38 $52.94 +$15,436

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $73,115
  • DAYTON GS-13 Step 1 $84,989
  • Locality add-on +$11,874
  • Adjustment percent 16.24%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $95,048
  • DAYTON GS-13 Step 10 $110,484

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 2015, 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 $3,269 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,249. 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-13 DAYTON page.

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GS-13 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in DAYTON?
    In 2015, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $84,989 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $110,484. 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 2015, it is 16.24%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,874 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 $3,269 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.