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$56,008 GS-10 Step 1 in DAYTON (2017)
$72,814 GS-10 Step 10 in DAYTON (2017)
+$8,378 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for DAYTON

Each step below already includes the 17.59% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $56,008 $2,154.15 $26.84 +$8,378
Step 2 $57,875 $2,225.96 $27.73 +$8,657
Step 3 $59,743 $2,297.81 $28.63 +$8,937
Step 4 $61,610 $2,369.62 $29.52 +$9,216
Step 5 $63,477 $2,441.42 $30.42 +$9,495
Step 6 $65,345 $2,513.27 $31.31 +$9,775
Step 7 $67,212 $2,585.08 $32.21 +$10,054
Step 8 $69,079 $2,656.88 $33.10 +$10,333
Step 9 $70,947 $2,728.73 $33.99 +$10,613
Step 10 $72,814 $2,800.54 $34.89 +$10,892
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • DAYTON GS-10 Step 1 $56,008
  • Locality add-on +$8,378
  • Adjustment percent 17.59%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • DAYTON GS-10 Step 10 $72,814

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-10 in DAYTON: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2017, the DAYTON pay area adds a 17.59% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 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-10 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $2,154 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,801. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 DAYTON page.

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GS-10 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in DAYTON?
    In 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $56,008 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $72,814. This is 17.59% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in DAYTON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DAYTON in 2017, it is 17.59%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,378 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $2,154 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.