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$57,044 GS-10 Step 1 in DAYTON (2018)
$74,158 GS-10 Step 10 in DAYTON (2018)
+$8,747 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for DAYTON

Each step below already includes the 18.11% 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 $57,044 $2,194.00 $27.33 +$8,747
Step 2 $58,945 $2,267.12 $28.24 +$9,038
Step 3 $60,847 $2,340.27 $29.16 +$9,330
Step 4 $62,748 $2,413.38 $30.07 +$9,621
Step 5 $64,650 $2,486.54 $30.98 +$9,913
Step 6 $66,551 $2,559.65 $31.89 +$10,204
Step 7 $68,453 $2,632.81 $32.80 +$10,496
Step 8 $70,355 $2,705.96 $33.71 +$10,788
Step 9 $72,256 $2,779.08 $34.62 +$11,079
Step 10 $74,158 $2,852.23 $35.53 +$11,371
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • DAYTON GS-10 Step 1 $57,044
  • Locality add-on +$8,747
  • Adjustment percent 18.11%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • DAYTON GS-10 Step 10 $74,158

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 2018, the DAYTON pay area adds a 18.11% 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 $2,194 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,852. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 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 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $57,044 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,158. This is 18.11% 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 2018, it is 18.11%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,747 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 $2,194 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.