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$38,804 GS-6 Step 1 in DAYTON (2019)
$50,451 GS-6 Step 10 in DAYTON (2019)
+$6,088 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $38,804 $1,492.46 $18.59 +$6,088
Step 2 $40,098 $1,542.23 $19.21 +$6,291
Step 3 $41,393 $1,592.04 $19.83 +$6,495
Step 4 $42,687 $1,641.81 $20.45 +$6,698
Step 5 $43,981 $1,691.58 $21.07 +$6,901
Step 6 $45,275 $1,741.35 $21.69 +$7,104
Step 7 $46,569 $1,791.12 $22.31 +$7,307
Step 8 $47,863 $1,840.88 $22.93 +$7,510
Step 9 $49,157 $1,890.65 $23.55 +$7,713
Step 10 $50,451 $1,940.42 $24.17 +$7,916

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $32,716
  • DAYTON GS-6 Step 1 $38,804
  • Locality add-on +$6,088
  • Adjustment percent 18.61%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $42,535
  • DAYTON GS-6 Step 10 $50,451

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-6 in DAYTON: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2019, the DAYTON pay area adds a 18.61% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,492 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,940. 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-6 DAYTON page.

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GS-6 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in DAYTON?
    In 2019, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $38,804 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $50,451. This is 18.61% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,088 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,492 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.