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$43,497 GS-6 Step 1 in Dayton (2023)
$56,542 GS-6 Step 10 in Dayton (2023)
+$7,427 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $43,497 $1,672.96 $20.84 +$7,427
Step 2 $44,946 $1,728.69 $21.54 +$7,674
Step 3 $46,396 $1,784.46 $22.23 +$7,922
Step 4 $47,845 $1,840.19 $22.93 +$8,169
Step 5 $49,295 $1,895.96 $23.62 +$8,417
Step 6 $50,744 $1,951.69 $24.31 +$8,664
Step 7 $52,194 $2,007.46 $25.01 +$8,912
Step 8 $53,643 $2,063.19 $25.70 +$9,159
Step 9 $55,093 $2,118.96 $26.40 +$9,407
Step 10 $56,542 $2,174.69 $27.09 +$9,654

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dayton pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $36,070
  • Dayton GS-6 Step 1 $43,497
  • Locality add-on +$7,427
  • Adjustment percent 20.59%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $46,888
  • Dayton GS-6 Step 10 $56,542

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-6 in Dayton: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2023, the Dayton pay area adds a 20.59% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Dayton

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns roughly $1,673 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,175. 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-6 Dayton page.

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GS-6 in Dayton questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Dayton?
    In 2023, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns $43,497 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $56,542. This is 20.59% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,427 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Dayton?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns roughly $1,673 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.