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$41,555 GS-6 Step 1 in Dayton (2022)
$54,021 GS-6 Step 10 in Dayton (2022)
+$6,906 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $41,555 $1,598.27 $19.91 +$6,906
Step 2 $42,940 $1,651.54 $20.57 +$7,136
Step 3 $44,325 $1,704.81 $21.24 +$7,366
Step 4 $45,710 $1,758.08 $21.90 +$7,596
Step 5 $47,095 $1,811.35 $22.57 +$7,826
Step 6 $48,481 $1,864.65 $23.23 +$8,057
Step 7 $49,866 $1,917.92 $23.89 +$8,287
Step 8 $51,251 $1,971.19 $24.56 +$8,517
Step 9 $52,636 $2,024.46 $25.22 +$8,747
Step 10 $54,021 $2,077.73 $25.88 +$8,977

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dayton pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $34,649
  • Dayton GS-6 Step 1 $41,555
  • Locality add-on +$6,906
  • Adjustment percent 19.93%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $45,044
  • Dayton GS-6 Step 10 $54,021

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 2022, the Dayton pay area adds a 19.93% 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 $1,598 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,078. 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-6 Dayton page.

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GS-6 in Dayton questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Dayton?
    In 2022, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns $41,555 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $54,021. This is 19.93% 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 2022, it is 19.93%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,906 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 $1,598 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.