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$34,876 GS-4 Step 1 in Dayton (2023)
$45,338 GS-4 Step 10 in Dayton (2023)
+$5,955 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $34,876 $1,341.38 $16.71 +$5,955
Step 2 $36,038 $1,386.08 $17.27 +$6,153
Step 3 $37,201 $1,430.81 $17.83 +$6,352
Step 4 $38,363 $1,475.50 $18.38 +$6,550
Step 5 $39,526 $1,520.23 $18.94 +$6,749
Step 6 $40,688 $1,564.92 $19.50 +$6,947
Step 7 $41,851 $1,609.65 $20.05 +$7,146
Step 8 $43,013 $1,654.35 $20.61 +$7,344
Step 9 $44,176 $1,699.08 $21.17 +$7,543
Step 10 $45,338 $1,743.77 $21.72 +$7,741

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dayton pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $28,921
  • Dayton GS-4 Step 1 $34,876
  • Locality add-on +$5,955
  • Adjustment percent 20.59%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $37,597
  • Dayton GS-4 Step 10 $45,338

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-4 in Dayton: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2023, the Dayton pay area adds a 20.59% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Dayton

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns roughly $1,341 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,744. 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-4 Dayton page.

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GS-4 in Dayton questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Dayton?
    In 2023, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns $34,876 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $45,338. This is 20.59% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,955 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Dayton?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns roughly $1,341 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.