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$30,556 GS-4 Step 1 in DAYTON (2018)
$39,719 GS-4 Step 10 in DAYTON (2018)
+$4,685 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $30,556 $1,175.23 $14.64 +$4,685
Step 2 $31,574 $1,214.38 $15.13 +$4,841
Step 3 $32,592 $1,253.54 $15.62 +$4,997
Step 4 $33,611 $1,292.73 $16.10 +$5,154
Step 5 $34,629 $1,331.88 $16.59 +$5,310
Step 6 $35,647 $1,371.04 $17.08 +$5,466
Step 7 $36,665 $1,410.19 $17.57 +$5,622
Step 8 $37,683 $1,449.35 $18.06 +$5,778
Step 9 $38,701 $1,488.50 $18.54 +$5,934
Step 10 $39,719 $1,527.65 $19.03 +$6,090

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,871
  • DAYTON GS-4 Step 1 $30,556
  • Locality add-on +$4,685
  • Adjustment percent 18.11%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,629
  • DAYTON GS-4 Step 10 $39,719

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-4 in DAYTON: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2018, the DAYTON pay area adds a 18.11% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,175 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,528. 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-4 DAYTON page.

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GS-4 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in DAYTON?
    In 2018, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $30,556 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,719. This is 18.11% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,685 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,175 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.