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$30,002 GS-4 Step 1 in DAYTON (2017)
$38,998 GS-4 Step 10 in DAYTON (2017)
+$4,488 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $30,002 $1,153.92 $14.38 +$4,488
Step 2 $31,001 $1,192.35 $14.85 +$4,637
Step 3 $32,001 $1,230.81 $15.33 +$4,787
Step 4 $33,000 $1,269.23 $15.81 +$4,936
Step 5 $34,000 $1,307.69 $16.29 +$5,086
Step 6 $34,999 $1,346.12 $16.77 +$5,235
Step 7 $35,999 $1,384.58 $17.25 +$5,385
Step 8 $36,999 $1,423.04 $17.73 +$5,535
Step 9 $37,998 $1,461.46 $18.21 +$5,684
Step 10 $38,998 $1,499.92 $18.69 +$5,834

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,514
  • DAYTON GS-4 Step 1 $30,002
  • Locality add-on +$4,488
  • Adjustment percent 17.59%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,164
  • DAYTON GS-4 Step 10 $38,998

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-4 in DAYTON: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2017, the DAYTON pay area adds a 17.59% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,154 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,500. 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-4 DAYTON page.

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GS-4 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in DAYTON?
    In 2017, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $30,002 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $38,998. This is 17.59% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,488 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,154 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.