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$130,342 GS-15 Step 1 in DAYTON (2020)
$169,450 GS-15 Step 10 in DAYTON (2020)
+$20,976 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-15 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-15 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $130,342 $5,013.15 $62.45 +$20,976
Step 2 $134,688 $5,180.31 $64.54 +$21,676
Step 3 $139,033 $5,347.42 $66.62 +$22,375
Step 4 $143,378 $5,514.54 $68.70 +$23,074
Step 5 $147,724 $5,681.69 $70.78 +$23,774
Step 6 $152,069 $5,848.81 $72.86 +$24,473
Step 7 $156,414 $6,015.92 $74.95 +$25,172
Step 8 $160,760 $6,183.08 $77.03 +$25,872
Step 9 $165,105 $6,350.19 $79.11 +$26,571
Step 10 $169,450 $6,517.31 $81.19 +$27,270
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $109,366
  • DAYTON GS-15 Step 1 $130,342
  • Locality add-on +$20,976
  • Adjustment percent 19.18%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $142,180
  • DAYTON GS-15 Step 10 $169,450

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-15 in DAYTON: what to expect

Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.

For 2020, the DAYTON pay area adds a 19.18% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.

Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).

The rough military equivalent for GS-15 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-15 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $5,013 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,517. 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-15 DAYTON page.

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GS-15 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in DAYTON?
    In 2020, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $130,342 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $169,450. This is 19.18% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $20,976 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $5,013 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.