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$29,429 GS-4 Step 1 in DAYTON (2016)
$38,257 GS-4 Step 10 in DAYTON (2016)
+$4,168 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $29,429 $1,131.88 $14.10 +$4,168
Step 2 $30,410 $1,169.62 $14.57 +$4,307
Step 3 $31,391 $1,207.35 $15.04 +$4,446
Step 4 $32,372 $1,245.08 $15.51 +$4,585
Step 5 $33,353 $1,282.81 $15.98 +$4,724
Step 6 $34,334 $1,320.54 $16.45 +$4,863
Step 7 $35,315 $1,358.27 $16.92 +$5,002
Step 8 $36,296 $1,396.00 $17.39 +$5,141
Step 9 $37,277 $1,433.73 $17.86 +$5,280
Step 10 $38,257 $1,471.42 $18.33 +$5,418

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,261
  • DAYTON GS-4 Step 1 $29,429
  • Locality add-on +$4,168
  • Adjustment percent 16.50%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,839
  • DAYTON GS-4 Step 10 $38,257

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 2016, the DAYTON pay area adds a 16.50% 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 $1,132 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,471. 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-4 DAYTON page.

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GS-4 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in DAYTON?
    In 2016, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $29,429 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $38,257. This is 16.50% 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 2016, it is 16.50%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,168 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 $1,132 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.