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$93,772 GS-13 Step 1 in DAYTON (2020)
$121,907 GS-13 Step 10 in DAYTON (2020)
+$15,091 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-13 pay table for DAYTON

Each step below already includes the 19.18% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $93,772 $3,606.62 $44.93 +$15,091
Step 2 $96,898 $3,726.85 $46.43 +$15,594
Step 3 $100,024 $3,847.08 $47.93 +$16,097
Step 4 $103,150 $3,967.31 $49.43 +$16,600
Step 5 $106,276 $4,087.54 $50.92 +$17,103
Step 6 $109,402 $4,207.77 $52.42 +$17,606
Step 7 $112,529 $4,328.04 $53.92 +$18,110
Step 8 $115,655 $4,448.27 $55.42 +$18,613
Step 9 $118,781 $4,568.50 $56.91 +$19,116
Step 10 $121,907 $4,688.73 $58.41 +$19,619

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $78,681
  • DAYTON GS-13 Step 1 $93,772
  • Locality add-on +$15,091
  • Adjustment percent 19.18%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $102,288
  • DAYTON GS-13 Step 10 $121,907

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-13 in DAYTON: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2020, the DAYTON pay area adds a 19.18% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $3,607 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,689. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-13 DAYTON page.

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GS-13 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in DAYTON?
    In 2020, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $93,772 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $121,907. This is 19.18% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in DAYTON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DAYTON in 2020, it is 19.18%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,091 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $3,607 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.