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$29,073 GS-4 Step 1 in DAYTON (2015)
$37,798 GS-4 Step 10 in DAYTON (2015)
+$4,062 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $29,073 $1,118.19 $13.93 +$4,062
Step 2 $30,042 $1,155.46 $14.39 +$4,197
Step 3 $31,012 $1,192.77 $14.86 +$4,333
Step 4 $31,981 $1,230.04 $15.32 +$4,468
Step 5 $32,951 $1,267.35 $15.79 +$4,604
Step 6 $33,920 $1,304.62 $16.25 +$4,739
Step 7 $34,889 $1,341.88 $16.72 +$4,874
Step 8 $35,859 $1,379.19 $17.18 +$5,010
Step 9 $36,828 $1,416.46 $17.65 +$5,145
Step 10 $37,798 $1,453.77 $18.11 +$5,281

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,011
  • DAYTON GS-4 Step 1 $29,073
  • Locality add-on +$4,062
  • Adjustment percent 16.24%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,517
  • DAYTON GS-4 Step 10 $37,798

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-4 in DAYTON: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2015, the DAYTON pay area adds a 16.24% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,118 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,454. 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-4 DAYTON page.

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GS-4 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in DAYTON?
    In 2015, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $29,073 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $37,798. This is 16.24% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,062 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,118 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.