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$86,031 GS-13 Step 1 in DAYTON (2016)
$111,845 GS-13 Step 10 in DAYTON (2016)
+$12,185 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $86,031 $3,308.88 $41.22 +$12,185
Step 2 $88,899 $3,419.19 $42.60 +$12,591
Step 3 $91,767 $3,529.50 $43.97 +$12,997
Step 4 $94,635 $3,639.81 $45.34 +$13,403
Step 5 $97,504 $3,750.15 $46.72 +$13,810
Step 6 $100,372 $3,860.46 $48.09 +$14,216
Step 7 $103,240 $3,970.77 $49.47 +$14,622
Step 8 $106,108 $4,081.08 $50.84 +$15,028
Step 9 $108,976 $4,191.38 $52.22 +$15,434
Step 10 $111,845 $4,301.73 $53.59 +$15,841

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $73,846
  • DAYTON GS-13 Step 1 $86,031
  • Locality add-on +$12,185
  • Adjustment percent 16.50%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,004
  • DAYTON GS-13 Step 10 $111,845

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 2016, the DAYTON pay area adds a 16.50% 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 $3,309 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,302. 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-13 DAYTON page.

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GS-13 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in DAYTON?
    In 2016, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $86,031 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $111,845. This is 16.50% 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 2016, it is 16.50%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,185 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 $3,309 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.