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$71,533 GS-11 Step 1 in Dayton (2023)
$92,989 GS-11 Step 10 in Dayton (2023)
+$12,214 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $71,533 $2,751.27 $34.28 +$12,214
Step 2 $73,917 $2,842.96 $35.42 +$12,621
Step 3 $76,301 $2,934.65 $36.56 +$13,028
Step 4 $78,685 $3,026.35 $37.70 +$13,435
Step 5 $81,069 $3,118.04 $38.84 +$13,842
Step 6 $83,453 $3,209.73 $39.99 +$14,249
Step 7 $85,837 $3,301.42 $41.13 +$14,656
Step 8 $88,221 $3,393.12 $42.27 +$15,063
Step 9 $90,605 $3,484.81 $43.41 +$15,470
Step 10 $92,989 $3,576.50 $44.56 +$15,877

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dayton pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $59,319
  • Dayton GS-11 Step 1 $71,533
  • Locality add-on +$12,214
  • Adjustment percent 20.59%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $77,112
  • Dayton GS-11 Step 10 $92,989

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-11 in Dayton: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2023, the Dayton pay area adds a 20.59% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in Dayton

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns roughly $2,751 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,577. 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-11 Dayton page.

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GS-11 in Dayton questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Dayton?
    In 2023, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns $71,533 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $92,989. This is 20.59% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,214 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Dayton?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns roughly $2,751 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.