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$40,406 GS-6 Step 1 in DAYTON (2021)
$52,526 GS-6 Step 10 in DAYTON (2021)
+$6,503 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $40,406 $1,554.08 $19.36 +$6,503
Step 2 $41,752 $1,605.85 $20.01 +$6,719
Step 3 $43,099 $1,657.65 $20.65 +$6,936
Step 4 $44,446 $1,709.46 $21.30 +$7,153
Step 5 $45,793 $1,761.27 $21.94 +$7,370
Step 6 $47,139 $1,813.04 $22.59 +$7,586
Step 7 $48,486 $1,864.85 $23.23 +$7,803
Step 8 $49,833 $1,916.65 $23.88 +$8,020
Step 9 $51,179 $1,968.42 $24.52 +$8,236
Step 10 $52,526 $2,020.23 $25.17 +$8,453

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DAYTON pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $33,903
  • DAYTON GS-6 Step 1 $40,406
  • Locality add-on +$6,503
  • Adjustment percent 19.18%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $44,073
  • DAYTON GS-6 Step 10 $52,526

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-6 in DAYTON: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2021, the DAYTON pay area adds a 19.18% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in DAYTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,554 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,020. 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-6 DAYTON page.

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GS-6 in DAYTON questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in DAYTON?
    In 2021, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns $40,406 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $52,526. This is 19.18% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,503 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in DAYTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in DAYTON earns roughly $1,554 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.