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$118,135 GS-15 Step 1 in DAYTON (2015)
$153,579 GS-15 Step 10 in DAYTON (2015)
+$16,505 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 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 $118,135 $4,543.65 $56.61 +$16,505
Step 2 $122,073 $4,695.12 $58.49 +$17,055
Step 3 $126,011 $4,846.58 $60.38 +$17,605
Step 4 $129,949 $4,998.04 $62.27 +$18,155
Step 5 $133,888 $5,149.54 $64.15 +$18,706
Step 6 $137,826 $5,301.00 $66.04 +$19,256
Step 7 $141,764 $5,452.46 $67.93 +$19,806
Step 8 $145,702 $5,603.92 $69.81 +$20,356
Step 9 $149,640 $5,755.38 $71.70 +$20,906
Step 10 $153,579 $5,906.88 $73.59 +$21,457
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $101,630
  • DAYTON GS-15 Step 1 $118,135
  • Locality add-on +$16,505
  • Adjustment percent 16.24%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $132,122
  • DAYTON GS-15 Step 10 $153,579

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 2015, 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 $4,544 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,907. 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-15 DAYTON page.

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GS-15 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in DAYTON?
    In 2015, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $118,135 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $153,579. 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 2015, it is 16.24%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,505 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 $4,544 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.