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$38,107 GS-6 Step 1 in DAYTON (2018)
$49,534 GS-6 Step 10 in DAYTON (2018)
+$5,843 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $38,107 $1,465.65 $18.26 +$5,843
Step 2 $39,377 $1,514.50 $18.87 +$6,038
Step 3 $40,646 $1,563.31 $19.48 +$6,232
Step 4 $41,916 $1,612.15 $20.08 +$6,427
Step 5 $43,186 $1,661.00 $20.69 +$6,622
Step 6 $44,455 $1,709.81 $21.30 +$6,816
Step 7 $45,725 $1,758.65 $21.91 +$7,011
Step 8 $46,995 $1,807.50 $22.52 +$7,206
Step 9 $48,264 $1,856.31 $23.13 +$7,400
Step 10 $49,534 $1,905.15 $23.73 +$7,595

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $32,264
  • DAYTON GS-6 Step 1 $38,107
  • Locality add-on +$5,843
  • Adjustment percent 18.11%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $41,939
  • DAYTON GS-6 Step 10 $49,534

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-6 in DAYTON: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2018, the DAYTON pay area adds a 18.11% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,466 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,905. 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-6 DAYTON page.

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GS-6 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in DAYTON?
    In 2018, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $38,107 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $49,534. This is 18.11% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,843 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,466 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.