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$135,389 GS-15 Step 1 in Dayton (2022)
$176,006 GS-15 Step 10 in Dayton (2022)
+$22,499 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-15 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-15 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $135,389 $5,207.27 $64.87 +$22,499
Step 2 $139,902 $5,380.85 $67.03 +$23,249
Step 3 $144,415 $5,554.42 $69.20 +$23,999
Step 4 $148,928 $5,728.00 $71.36 +$24,749
Step 5 $153,441 $5,901.58 $73.52 +$25,499
Step 6 $157,954 $6,075.15 $75.68 +$26,249
Step 7 $162,467 $6,248.73 $77.85 +$26,999
Step 8 $166,980 $6,422.31 $80.01 +$27,749
Step 9 $171,493 $6,595.88 $82.17 +$28,499
Step 10 $176,006 $6,769.46 $84.33 +$29,249
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dayton pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $112,890
  • Dayton GS-15 Step 1 $135,389
  • Locality add-on +$22,499
  • Adjustment percent 19.93%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $146,757
  • Dayton GS-15 Step 10 $176,006

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-15 in Dayton: what to expect

Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.

For 2022, the Dayton pay area adds a 19.93% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.

Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).

The rough military equivalent for GS-15 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-15 in Dayton

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns roughly $5,207 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,769. 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-15 Dayton page.

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GS-15 in Dayton questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in Dayton?
    In 2022, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns $135,389 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $176,006. This is 19.93% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $22,499 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Dayton?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns roughly $5,207 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.