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$36,258 GS-6 Step 1 in DAYTON (2015)
$47,138 GS-6 Step 10 in DAYTON (2015)
+$5,066 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $36,258 $1,394.54 $17.37 +$5,066
Step 2 $37,466 $1,441.00 $17.95 +$5,234
Step 3 $38,675 $1,487.50 $18.53 +$5,403
Step 4 $39,884 $1,534.00 $19.11 +$5,572
Step 5 $41,093 $1,580.50 $19.69 +$5,741
Step 6 $42,302 $1,627.00 $20.27 +$5,910
Step 7 $43,511 $1,673.50 $20.85 +$6,079
Step 8 $44,720 $1,720.00 $21.43 +$6,248
Step 9 $45,929 $1,766.50 $22.01 +$6,417
Step 10 $47,138 $1,813.00 $22.59 +$6,586

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,192
  • DAYTON GS-6 Step 1 $36,258
  • Locality add-on +$5,066
  • Adjustment percent 16.24%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,552
  • DAYTON GS-6 Step 10 $47,138

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-6 in DAYTON: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2015, the DAYTON pay area adds a 16.24% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,395 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,813. 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-6 DAYTON page.

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GS-6 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in DAYTON?
    In 2015, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $36,258 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,138. This is 16.24% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,066 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,395 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.