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$32,398 GS-4 Step 1 in DAYTON (2021)
$42,116 GS-4 Step 10 in DAYTON (2021)
+$5,214 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $32,398 $1,246.08 $15.52 +$5,214
Step 2 $33,478 $1,287.62 $16.04 +$5,388
Step 3 $34,557 $1,329.12 $16.56 +$5,561
Step 4 $35,637 $1,370.65 $17.08 +$5,735
Step 5 $36,717 $1,412.19 $17.59 +$5,909
Step 6 $37,797 $1,453.73 $18.11 +$6,083
Step 7 $38,877 $1,495.27 $18.63 +$6,257
Step 8 $39,956 $1,536.77 $19.15 +$6,430
Step 9 $41,036 $1,578.31 $19.66 +$6,604
Step 10 $42,116 $1,619.85 $20.18 +$6,778

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,184
  • DAYTON GS-4 Step 1 $32,398
  • Locality add-on +$5,214
  • Adjustment percent 19.18%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $35,338
  • DAYTON GS-4 Step 10 $42,116

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 2021, 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 $1,246 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,620. 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-4 DAYTON page.

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GS-4 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in DAYTON?
    In 2021, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $32,398 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,116. 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 2021, it is 19.18%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,214 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 $1,246 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.