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$62,672 GS-11 Step 1 in DAYTON (2018)
$81,476 GS-11 Step 10 in DAYTON (2018)
+$9,610 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $62,672 $2,410.46 $30.03 +$9,610
Step 2 $64,761 $2,490.81 $31.03 +$9,930
Step 3 $66,850 $2,571.15 $32.03 +$10,250
Step 4 $68,940 $2,651.54 $33.03 +$10,571
Step 5 $71,029 $2,731.88 $34.03 +$10,891
Step 6 $73,118 $2,812.23 $35.03 +$11,211
Step 7 $75,208 $2,892.62 $36.04 +$11,532
Step 8 $77,297 $2,972.96 $37.04 +$11,852
Step 9 $79,386 $3,053.31 $38.04 +$12,172
Step 10 $81,476 $3,133.69 $39.04 +$12,493

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,062
  • DAYTON GS-11 Step 1 $62,672
  • Locality add-on +$9,610
  • Adjustment percent 18.11%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,983
  • DAYTON GS-11 Step 10 $81,476

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-11 in DAYTON: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2018, the DAYTON pay area adds a 18.11% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $2,410 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,134. 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-11 DAYTON page.

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GS-11 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in DAYTON?
    In 2018, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $62,672 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,476. This is 18.11% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,610 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $2,410 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.