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$121,908 GS-15 Step 1 in DAYTON (2017)
$158,483 GS-15 Step 10 in DAYTON (2017)
+$18,236 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-15 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-15 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $121,908 $4,688.77 $58.41 +$18,236
Step 2 $125,972 $4,845.08 $60.36 +$18,844
Step 3 $130,036 $5,001.38 $62.31 +$19,452
Step 4 $134,100 $5,157.69 $64.25 +$20,060
Step 5 $138,164 $5,314.00 $66.20 +$20,668
Step 6 $142,227 $5,470.27 $68.15 +$21,275
Step 7 $146,291 $5,626.58 $70.10 +$21,883
Step 8 $150,355 $5,782.88 $72.04 +$22,491
Step 9 $154,419 $5,939.19 $73.99 +$23,099
Step 10 $158,483 $6,095.50 $75.94 +$23,707
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $103,672
  • DAYTON GS-15 Step 1 $121,908
  • Locality add-on +$18,236
  • Adjustment percent 17.59%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $134,776
  • DAYTON GS-15 Step 10 $158,483

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-15 in DAYTON: what to expect

Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.

For 2017, the DAYTON pay area adds a 17.59% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.

Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).

The rough military equivalent for GS-15 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-15 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $4,689 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,096. 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-15 DAYTON page.

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GS-15 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in DAYTON?
    In 2017, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $121,908 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $158,483. This is 17.59% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,236 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $4,689 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.