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$87,703 GS-13 Step 1 in DAYTON (2017)
$114,013 GS-13 Step 10 in DAYTON (2017)
+$13,119 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $87,703 $3,373.19 $42.02 +$13,119
Step 2 $90,627 $3,485.65 $43.42 +$13,557
Step 3 $93,550 $3,598.08 $44.83 +$13,994
Step 4 $96,473 $3,710.50 $46.23 +$14,431
Step 5 $99,396 $3,822.92 $47.63 +$14,868
Step 6 $102,320 $3,935.38 $49.03 +$15,306
Step 7 $105,243 $4,047.81 $50.43 +$15,743
Step 8 $108,166 $4,160.23 $51.83 +$16,180
Step 9 $111,090 $4,272.69 $53.23 +$16,618
Step 10 $114,013 $4,385.12 $54.63 +$17,055

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $74,584
  • DAYTON GS-13 Step 1 $87,703
  • Locality add-on +$13,119
  • Adjustment percent 17.59%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,958
  • DAYTON GS-13 Step 10 $114,013

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 2017, the DAYTON pay area adds a 17.59% 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 $3,373 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,385. 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-13 DAYTON page.

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GS-13 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in DAYTON?
    In 2017, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $87,703 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $114,013. This is 17.59% 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 2017, it is 17.59%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,119 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 $3,373 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.