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$97,402 GS-13 Step 1 in Dayton (2022)
$126,621 GS-13 Step 10 in Dayton (2022)
+$16,186 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $97,402 $3,746.23 $46.67 +$16,186
Step 2 $100,649 $3,871.12 $48.23 +$16,726
Step 3 $103,895 $3,995.96 $49.78 +$17,265
Step 4 $107,142 $4,120.85 $51.34 +$17,805
Step 5 $110,388 $4,245.69 $52.89 +$18,344
Step 6 $113,635 $4,370.58 $54.45 +$18,884
Step 7 $116,881 $4,495.42 $56.00 +$19,423
Step 8 $120,128 $4,620.31 $57.56 +$19,963
Step 9 $123,374 $4,745.15 $59.12 +$20,502
Step 10 $126,621 $4,870.04 $60.67 +$21,042

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dayton pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $81,216
  • Dayton GS-13 Step 1 $97,402
  • Locality add-on +$16,186
  • Adjustment percent 19.93%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $105,579
  • Dayton GS-13 Step 10 $126,621

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 2022, the Dayton pay area adds a 19.93% 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 $3,746 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,870. 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-13 Dayton page.

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GS-13 in Dayton questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Dayton?
    In 2022, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns $97,402 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $126,621. This is 19.93% 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 2022, it is 19.93%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,186 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 $3,746 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.