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$31,115 GS-4 Step 1 in DAYTON (2019)
$40,445 GS-4 Step 10 in DAYTON (2019)
+$4,882 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $31,115 $1,196.73 $14.91 +$4,882
Step 2 $32,152 $1,236.62 $15.41 +$5,045
Step 3 $33,188 $1,276.46 $15.90 +$5,207
Step 4 $34,225 $1,316.35 $16.40 +$5,370
Step 5 $35,262 $1,356.23 $16.90 +$5,533
Step 6 $36,298 $1,396.08 $17.39 +$5,695
Step 7 $37,335 $1,435.96 $17.89 +$5,858
Step 8 $38,372 $1,475.85 $18.39 +$6,021
Step 9 $39,408 $1,515.69 $18.88 +$6,183
Step 10 $40,445 $1,555.58 $19.38 +$6,346

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,233
  • DAYTON GS-4 Step 1 $31,115
  • Locality add-on +$4,882
  • Adjustment percent 18.61%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,099
  • DAYTON GS-4 Step 10 $40,445

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-4 in DAYTON: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2019, the DAYTON pay area adds a 18.61% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,197 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,556. 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-4 DAYTON page.

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GS-4 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in DAYTON?
    In 2019, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $31,115 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $40,445. This is 18.61% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,882 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,197 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.