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$63,818 GS-11 Step 1 in DAYTON (2019)
$82,969 GS-11 Step 10 in DAYTON (2019)
+$10,013 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $63,818 $2,454.54 $30.58 +$10,013
Step 2 $65,946 $2,536.38 $31.60 +$10,347
Step 3 $68,074 $2,618.23 $32.62 +$10,681
Step 4 $70,202 $2,700.08 $33.64 +$11,015
Step 5 $72,330 $2,781.92 $34.66 +$11,349
Step 6 $74,457 $2,863.73 $35.68 +$11,682
Step 7 $76,585 $2,945.58 $36.70 +$12,016
Step 8 $78,713 $3,027.42 $37.72 +$12,350
Step 9 $80,841 $3,109.27 $38.74 +$12,684
Step 10 $82,969 $3,191.12 $39.76 +$13,018

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,805
  • DAYTON GS-11 Step 1 $63,818
  • Locality add-on +$10,013
  • Adjustment percent 18.61%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $69,951
  • DAYTON GS-11 Step 10 $82,969

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-11 in DAYTON: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2019, the DAYTON pay area adds a 18.61% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $2,455 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,191. 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-11 DAYTON page.

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GS-11 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in DAYTON?
    In 2019, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $63,818 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $82,969. This is 18.61% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,013 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $2,455 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.