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$33,319 GS-4 Step 1 in Dayton (2022)
$43,314 GS-4 Step 10 in Dayton (2022)
+$5,537 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $33,319 $1,281.50 $15.97 +$5,537
Step 2 $34,430 $1,324.23 $16.50 +$5,722
Step 3 $35,540 $1,366.92 $17.03 +$5,906
Step 4 $36,651 $1,409.65 $17.56 +$6,091
Step 5 $37,761 $1,452.35 $18.09 +$6,275
Step 6 $38,872 $1,495.08 $18.63 +$6,460
Step 7 $39,982 $1,537.77 $19.16 +$6,644
Step 8 $41,093 $1,580.50 $19.69 +$6,829
Step 9 $42,203 $1,623.19 $20.22 +$7,013
Step 10 $43,314 $1,665.92 $20.75 +$7,198

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dayton pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,782
  • Dayton GS-4 Step 1 $33,319
  • Locality add-on +$5,537
  • Adjustment percent 19.93%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $36,116
  • Dayton GS-4 Step 10 $43,314

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 2022, the Dayton pay area adds a 19.93% 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 $1,282 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,666. 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-4 Dayton page.

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GS-4 in Dayton questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Dayton?
    In 2022, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns $33,319 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $43,314. This is 19.93% 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 2022, it is 19.93%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,537 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 $1,282 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.