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$94,710 GS-13 Step 1 in DAYTON (2021)
$123,124 GS-13 Step 10 in DAYTON (2021)
+$15,242 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $94,710 $3,642.69 $45.38 +$15,242
Step 2 $97,867 $3,764.12 $46.89 +$15,750
Step 3 $101,024 $3,885.54 $48.41 +$16,258
Step 4 $104,181 $4,006.96 $49.92 +$16,766
Step 5 $107,338 $4,128.38 $51.43 +$17,274
Step 6 $110,495 $4,249.81 $52.94 +$17,782
Step 7 $113,652 $4,371.23 $54.46 +$18,290
Step 8 $116,810 $4,492.69 $55.97 +$18,799
Step 9 $119,967 $4,614.12 $57.48 +$19,307
Step 10 $123,124 $4,735.54 $59.00 +$19,815

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $79,468
  • DAYTON GS-13 Step 1 $94,710
  • Locality add-on +$15,242
  • Adjustment percent 19.18%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $103,309
  • DAYTON GS-13 Step 10 $123,124

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 2021, 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 $3,643 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,736. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 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 2021, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $94,710 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $123,124. 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 2021, it is 19.18%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,242 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 $3,643 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.