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$32,077 GS-4 Step 1 in DAYTON (2020)
$41,699 GS-4 Step 10 in DAYTON (2020)
+$5,162 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $32,077 $1,233.73 $15.37 +$5,162
Step 2 $33,146 $1,274.85 $15.88 +$5,334
Step 3 $34,215 $1,315.96 $16.39 +$5,506
Step 4 $35,284 $1,357.08 $16.91 +$5,678
Step 5 $36,353 $1,398.19 $17.42 +$5,850
Step 6 $37,423 $1,439.35 $17.93 +$6,023
Step 7 $38,492 $1,480.46 $18.44 +$6,195
Step 8 $39,561 $1,521.58 $18.96 +$6,367
Step 9 $40,630 $1,562.69 $19.47 +$6,539
Step 10 $41,699 $1,603.81 $19.98 +$6,711

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,915
  • DAYTON GS-4 Step 1 $32,077
  • Locality add-on +$5,162
  • Adjustment percent 19.18%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,988
  • DAYTON GS-4 Step 10 $41,699

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 2020, the DAYTON pay area adds a 19.18% 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 $1,234 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,604. 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-4 DAYTON page.

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GS-4 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in DAYTON?
    In 2020, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $32,077 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,699. This is 19.18% 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 2020, it is 19.18%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,162 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 $1,234 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.