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$51,139 GS-8 Step 1 in Dayton (2022)
$66,477 GS-8 Step 10 in Dayton (2022)
+$8,498 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $51,139 $1,966.88 $24.50 +$8,498
Step 2 $52,844 $2,032.46 $25.32 +$8,782
Step 3 $54,548 $2,098.00 $26.14 +$9,065
Step 4 $56,252 $2,163.54 $26.95 +$9,348
Step 5 $57,956 $2,229.08 $27.77 +$9,631
Step 6 $59,660 $2,294.62 $28.59 +$9,914
Step 7 $61,365 $2,360.19 $29.40 +$10,198
Step 8 $63,069 $2,425.73 $30.22 +$10,481
Step 9 $64,773 $2,491.27 $31.04 +$10,764
Step 10 $66,477 $2,556.81 $31.85 +$11,047

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dayton pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $42,641
  • Dayton GS-8 Step 1 $51,139
  • Locality add-on +$8,498
  • Adjustment percent 19.93%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $55,430
  • Dayton GS-8 Step 10 $66,477

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-8 in Dayton: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2022, the Dayton pay area adds a 19.93% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in Dayton

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns roughly $1,967 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,557. 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-8 Dayton page.

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GS-8 in Dayton questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in Dayton?
    In 2022, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns $51,139 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $66,477. This is 19.93% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,498 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in Dayton?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns roughly $1,967 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.