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$62,200 GS-10 Step 1 in Dayton (2022)
$80,863 GS-10 Step 10 in Dayton (2022)
+$10,336 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-10 pay table for Dayton

Each step below already includes the 19.93% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $62,200 $2,392.31 $29.80 +$10,336
Step 2 $64,274 $2,472.08 $30.80 +$10,681
Step 3 $66,348 $2,551.85 $31.79 +$11,026
Step 4 $68,421 $2,631.58 $32.78 +$11,370
Step 5 $70,495 $2,711.35 $33.78 +$11,715
Step 6 $72,568 $2,791.08 $34.77 +$12,059
Step 7 $74,642 $2,870.85 $35.77 +$12,404
Step 8 $76,716 $2,950.62 $36.76 +$12,749
Step 9 $78,789 $3,030.35 $37.75 +$13,093
Step 10 $80,863 $3,110.12 $38.75 +$13,438
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dayton pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $51,864
  • Dayton GS-10 Step 1 $62,200
  • Locality add-on +$10,336
  • Adjustment percent 19.93%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $67,425
  • Dayton GS-10 Step 10 $80,863

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-10 in Dayton: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2022, the Dayton pay area adds a 19.93% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Dayton

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns roughly $2,392 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,110. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Dayton page.

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GS-10 in Dayton questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Dayton?
    In 2022, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns $62,200 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,863. This is 19.93% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Dayton?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Dayton in 2022, it is 19.93%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,336 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Dayton?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns roughly $2,392 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.