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$46,898 GS-8 Step 1 in DAYTON (2018)
$60,972 GS-8 Step 10 in DAYTON (2018)
+$7,191 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $46,898 $1,803.77 $22.47 +$7,191
Step 2 $48,462 $1,863.92 $23.22 +$7,431
Step 3 $50,025 $1,924.04 $23.97 +$7,670
Step 4 $51,589 $1,984.19 $24.72 +$7,910
Step 5 $53,153 $2,044.35 $25.47 +$8,150
Step 6 $54,717 $2,104.50 $26.22 +$8,390
Step 7 $56,281 $2,164.65 $26.97 +$8,630
Step 8 $57,844 $2,224.77 $27.72 +$8,869
Step 9 $59,408 $2,284.92 $28.47 +$9,109
Step 10 $60,972 $2,345.08 $29.22 +$9,349

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $39,707
  • DAYTON GS-8 Step 1 $46,898
  • Locality add-on +$7,191
  • Adjustment percent 18.11%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $51,623
  • DAYTON GS-8 Step 10 $60,972

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-8 in DAYTON: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2018, the DAYTON pay area adds a 18.11% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,804 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,345. 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-8 DAYTON page.

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GS-8 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in DAYTON?
    In 2018, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $46,898 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $60,972. This is 18.11% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,191 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,804 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.