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$36,702 GS-6 Step 1 in DAYTON (2016)
$47,711 GS-6 Step 10 in DAYTON (2016)
+$5,198 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $36,702 $1,411.62 $17.59 +$5,198
Step 2 $37,925 $1,458.65 $18.17 +$5,371
Step 3 $39,149 $1,505.73 $18.76 +$5,545
Step 4 $40,372 $1,552.77 $19.34 +$5,718
Step 5 $41,595 $1,599.81 $19.93 +$5,891
Step 6 $42,818 $1,646.85 $20.52 +$6,064
Step 7 $44,042 $1,693.92 $21.10 +$6,238
Step 8 $45,265 $1,740.96 $21.69 +$6,411
Step 9 $46,488 $1,788.00 $22.28 +$6,584
Step 10 $47,711 $1,835.04 $22.86 +$6,757

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,504
  • DAYTON GS-6 Step 1 $36,702
  • Locality add-on +$5,198
  • Adjustment percent 16.50%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,954
  • DAYTON GS-6 Step 10 $47,711

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 2016, the DAYTON pay area adds a 16.50% 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 $1,412 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,835. 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-6 DAYTON page.

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GS-6 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in DAYTON?
    In 2016, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $36,702 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,711. This is 16.50% 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 2016, it is 16.50%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,198 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 $1,412 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.