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$42,347 GS-7 Step 1 in DAYTON (2018)
$55,050 GS-7 Step 10 in DAYTON (2018)
+$6,493 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-7 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-7 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $42,347 $1,628.73 $20.29 +$6,493
Step 2 $43,759 $1,683.04 $20.97 +$6,710
Step 3 $45,170 $1,737.31 $21.64 +$6,926
Step 4 $46,581 $1,791.58 $22.32 +$7,142
Step 5 $47,993 $1,845.88 $23.00 +$7,359
Step 6 $49,404 $1,900.15 $23.67 +$7,575
Step 7 $50,816 $1,954.46 $24.35 +$7,792
Step 8 $52,227 $2,008.73 $25.02 +$8,008
Step 9 $53,638 $2,063.00 $25.70 +$8,224
Step 10 $55,050 $2,117.31 $26.38 +$8,441

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-7 Step 1 $35,854
  • DAYTON GS-7 Step 1 $42,347
  • Locality add-on +$6,493
  • Adjustment percent 18.11%
  • Base GS-7 Step 10 $46,609
  • DAYTON GS-7 Step 10 $55,050

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-7 in DAYTON: what to expect

Entry-level professional roles for college graduates with superior academic achievement, plus more senior technician positions.

For 2018, the DAYTON pay area adds a 18.11% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-7 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, one year of graduate study, or one year of GS-5-equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usual career-ladder promotion to GS-9 after one year of specialized experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-7 is O-2 First Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-7 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,629 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,117. 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-7 DAYTON page.

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GS-7 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-7 make in DAYTON?
    In 2018, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $42,347 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $55,050. This is 18.11% higher than the base GS-7 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-7 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-7 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,493 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-7 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-7 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,629 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.