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$58,087 GS-10 Step 1 in DAYTON (2019)
$75,508 GS-10 Step 10 in DAYTON (2019)
+$9,114 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 pay table for DAYTON

Each step below already includes the 18.61% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $58,087 $2,234.12 $27.83 +$9,114
Step 2 $60,023 $2,308.58 $28.76 +$9,418
Step 3 $61,958 $2,383.00 $29.69 +$9,721
Step 4 $63,894 $2,457.46 $30.62 +$10,025
Step 5 $65,830 $2,531.92 $31.54 +$10,329
Step 6 $67,765 $2,606.35 $32.47 +$10,632
Step 7 $69,701 $2,680.81 $33.40 +$10,936
Step 8 $71,637 $2,755.27 $34.33 +$11,240
Step 9 $73,573 $2,829.73 $35.25 +$11,544
Step 10 $75,508 $2,904.15 $36.18 +$11,847
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • DAYTON GS-10 Step 1 $58,087
  • Locality add-on +$9,114
  • Adjustment percent 18.61%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • DAYTON GS-10 Step 10 $75,508

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-10 in DAYTON: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2019, the DAYTON pay area adds a 18.61% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $2,234 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,904. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 DAYTON page.

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GS-10 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in DAYTON?
    In 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $58,087 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $75,508. This is 18.61% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in DAYTON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DAYTON in 2019, it is 18.61%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,114 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $2,234 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.