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$124,161 GS-15 Step 1 in DAYTON (2018)
$161,408 GS-15 Step 10 in DAYTON (2018)
+$19,038 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-15 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-15 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $124,161 $4,775.42 $59.49 +$19,038
Step 2 $128,299 $4,934.58 $61.48 +$19,672
Step 3 $132,438 $5,093.77 $63.46 +$20,307
Step 4 $136,576 $5,252.92 $65.44 +$20,941
Step 5 $140,715 $5,412.12 $67.42 +$21,576
Step 6 $144,854 $5,571.31 $69.41 +$22,211
Step 7 $148,992 $5,730.46 $71.39 +$22,845
Step 8 $153,131 $5,889.65 $73.37 +$23,480
Step 9 $157,269 $6,048.81 $75.36 +$24,114
Step 10 $161,408 $6,208.00 $77.34 +$24,749
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $105,123
  • DAYTON GS-15 Step 1 $124,161
  • Locality add-on +$19,038
  • Adjustment percent 18.11%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $136,659
  • DAYTON GS-15 Step 10 $161,408

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-15 in DAYTON: what to expect

Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.

For 2018, the DAYTON pay area adds a 18.11% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.

Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).

The rough military equivalent for GS-15 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-15 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $4,775 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,208. 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-15 DAYTON page.

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GS-15 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in DAYTON?
    In 2018, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $124,161 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $161,408. This is 18.11% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $19,038 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $4,775 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.