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$45,168 GS-8 Step 1 in DAYTON (2016)
$58,715 GS-8 Step 10 in DAYTON (2016)
+$6,397 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $45,168 $1,737.23 $21.64 +$6,397
Step 2 $46,673 $1,795.12 $22.36 +$6,610
Step 3 $48,179 $1,853.04 $23.09 +$6,824
Step 4 $49,684 $1,910.92 $23.81 +$7,037
Step 5 $51,189 $1,968.81 $24.53 +$7,250
Step 6 $52,694 $2,026.69 $25.25 +$7,463
Step 7 $54,199 $2,084.58 $25.97 +$7,676
Step 8 $55,704 $2,142.46 $26.69 +$7,889
Step 9 $57,210 $2,200.38 $27.41 +$8,103
Step 10 $58,715 $2,258.27 $28.13 +$8,316

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $38,771
  • DAYTON GS-8 Step 1 $45,168
  • Locality add-on +$6,397
  • Adjustment percent 16.50%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $50,399
  • DAYTON GS-8 Step 10 $58,715

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-8 in DAYTON: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2016, the DAYTON pay area adds a 16.50% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,737 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,258. 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-8 DAYTON page.

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GS-8 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in DAYTON?
    In 2016, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $45,168 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $58,715. This is 16.50% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,397 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,737 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.