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$89,324 GS-13 Step 1 in DAYTON (2018)
$116,122 GS-13 Step 10 in DAYTON (2018)
+$13,696 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $89,324 $3,435.54 $42.80 +$13,696
Step 2 $92,302 $3,550.08 $44.23 +$14,153
Step 3 $95,279 $3,664.58 $45.65 +$14,609
Step 4 $98,257 $3,779.12 $47.08 +$15,066
Step 5 $101,234 $3,893.62 $48.51 +$15,522
Step 6 $104,212 $4,008.15 $49.93 +$15,979
Step 7 $107,190 $4,122.69 $51.36 +$16,436
Step 8 $110,167 $4,237.19 $52.79 +$16,892
Step 9 $113,145 $4,351.73 $54.21 +$17,349
Step 10 $116,122 $4,466.23 $55.64 +$17,805

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $75,628
  • DAYTON GS-13 Step 1 $89,324
  • Locality add-on +$13,696
  • Adjustment percent 18.11%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $98,317
  • DAYTON GS-13 Step 10 $116,122

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-13 in DAYTON: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2018, the DAYTON pay area adds a 18.11% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $3,436 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,466. 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-13 DAYTON page.

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GS-13 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in DAYTON?
    In 2018, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $89,324 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $116,122. This is 18.11% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,696 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $3,436 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.