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$37,416 GS-6 Step 1 in DAYTON (2017)
$48,645 GS-6 Step 10 in DAYTON (2017)
+$5,597 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $37,416 $1,439.08 $17.93 +$5,597
Step 2 $38,664 $1,487.08 $18.53 +$5,784
Step 3 $39,911 $1,535.04 $19.12 +$5,970
Step 4 $41,159 $1,583.04 $19.72 +$6,157
Step 5 $42,406 $1,631.00 $20.32 +$6,343
Step 6 $43,654 $1,679.00 $20.92 +$6,530
Step 7 $44,902 $1,727.00 $21.52 +$6,717
Step 8 $46,149 $1,774.96 $22.11 +$6,903
Step 9 $47,397 $1,822.96 $22.71 +$7,090
Step 10 $48,645 $1,870.96 $23.31 +$7,277

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,819
  • DAYTON GS-6 Step 1 $37,416
  • Locality add-on +$5,597
  • Adjustment percent 17.59%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $41,368
  • DAYTON GS-6 Step 10 $48,645

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-6 in DAYTON: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2017, the DAYTON pay area adds a 17.59% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,439 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,871. 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-6 DAYTON page.

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GS-6 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in DAYTON?
    In 2017, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $37,416 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $48,645. This is 17.59% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,597 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,439 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.