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$60,360 GS-11 Step 1 in DAYTON (2016)
$78,467 GS-11 Step 10 in DAYTON (2016)
+$8,549 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-11 pay table for DAYTON

Each step below already includes the 16.50% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $60,360 $2,321.54 $28.92 +$8,549
Step 2 $62,372 $2,398.92 $29.89 +$8,834
Step 3 $64,384 $2,476.31 $30.85 +$9,119
Step 4 $66,396 $2,553.69 $31.81 +$9,404
Step 5 $68,408 $2,631.08 $32.78 +$9,689
Step 6 $70,420 $2,708.46 $33.74 +$9,974
Step 7 $72,432 $2,785.85 $34.71 +$10,259
Step 8 $74,444 $2,863.23 $35.67 +$10,544
Step 9 $76,455 $2,940.58 $36.63 +$10,828
Step 10 $78,467 $3,017.96 $37.60 +$11,113

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,811
  • DAYTON GS-11 Step 1 $60,360
  • Locality add-on +$8,549
  • Adjustment percent 16.50%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $67,354
  • DAYTON GS-11 Step 10 $78,467

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-11 in DAYTON: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2016, the DAYTON pay area adds a 16.50% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $2,322 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,018. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 DAYTON page.

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GS-11 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in DAYTON?
    In 2016, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $60,360 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,467. This is 16.50% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in DAYTON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DAYTON in 2016, it is 16.50%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,549 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $2,322 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.