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$65,107 GS-10 Step 1 in Dayton (2023)
$84,642 GS-10 Step 10 in Dayton (2023)
+$11,117 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $65,107 $2,504.12 $31.20 +$11,117
Step 2 $67,277 $2,587.58 $32.24 +$11,487
Step 3 $69,448 $2,671.08 $33.28 +$11,858
Step 4 $71,618 $2,754.54 $34.32 +$12,228
Step 5 $73,789 $2,838.04 $35.36 +$12,599
Step 6 $75,960 $2,921.54 $36.40 +$12,970
Step 7 $78,130 $3,005.00 $37.44 +$13,340
Step 8 $80,301 $3,088.50 $38.48 +$13,711
Step 9 $82,472 $3,172.00 $39.52 +$14,082
Step 10 $84,642 $3,255.46 $40.56 +$14,452
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dayton pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $53,990
  • Dayton GS-10 Step 1 $65,107
  • Locality add-on +$11,117
  • Adjustment percent 20.59%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $70,190
  • Dayton GS-10 Step 10 $84,642

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-10 in Dayton: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2023, the Dayton pay area adds a 20.59% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Dayton

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns roughly $2,504 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,255. 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-10 Dayton page.

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GS-10 in Dayton questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Dayton?
    In 2023, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns $65,107 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $84,642. This is 20.59% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 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-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,117 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Dayton?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns roughly $2,504 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.