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$25,323 GS-1 Step 1 in Dayton (2023)
$31,683 GS-1 Step 10 in Dayton (2023)
+$4,324 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-1 pay table for Dayton

Each step below already includes the 20.59% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-1 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $25,323 $973.96 $12.13 +$4,324
Step 2 $26,173 $1,006.65 $12.54 +$4,469
Step 3 $27,013 $1,038.96 $12.94 +$4,612
Step 4 $27,853 $1,071.27 $13.35 +$4,756
Step 5 $28,693 $1,103.58 $13.75 +$4,899
Step 6 $29,185 $1,122.50 $13.98 +$4,983
Step 7 $30,018 $1,154.54 $14.38 +$5,125
Step 8 $30,858 $1,186.85 $14.79 +$5,269
Step 9 $30,892 $1,188.15 $14.80 +$5,275
Step 10 $31,683 $1,218.58 $15.18 +$5,410
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dayton pays

  • Base GS-1 Step 1 $20,999
  • Dayton GS-1 Step 1 $25,323
  • Locality add-on +$4,324
  • Adjustment percent 20.59%
  • Base GS-1 Step 10 $26,273
  • Dayton GS-1 Step 10 $31,683

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-1 in Dayton: what to expect

Entry-level clerical, labor and support positions. GS-1 is rarely used today; most entry roles now start at GS-2 or GS-3.

For 2023, the Dayton pay area adds a 20.59% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-1 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. No formal education or experience required. Generally filled by workers with basic literacy and ability to follow simple instructions.

Promotion path. Promotion to GS-2 typically follows one year of satisfactory service.

The rough military equivalent for GS-1 is E-2 Private Second Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-1 in Dayton

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns roughly $974 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,219. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-1 Dayton page.

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GS-1 in Dayton questions

  • How much does a GS-1 make in Dayton?
    In 2023, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns $25,323 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $31,683. This is 20.59% higher than the base GS-1 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-1 in Dayton?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Dayton in 2023, it is 20.59%. On a GS-1 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,324 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-1 in Dayton?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-1 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns roughly $974 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.