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$53,529 GS-8 Step 1 in Dayton (2023)
$69,591 GS-8 Step 10 in Dayton (2023)
+$9,140 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $53,529 $2,058.81 $25.65 +$9,140
Step 2 $55,313 $2,127.42 $26.50 +$9,444
Step 3 $57,098 $2,196.08 $27.36 +$9,749
Step 4 $58,883 $2,264.73 $28.21 +$10,054
Step 5 $60,668 $2,333.38 $29.07 +$10,359
Step 6 $62,452 $2,402.00 $29.92 +$10,663
Step 7 $64,237 $2,470.65 $30.78 +$10,968
Step 8 $66,022 $2,539.31 $31.63 +$11,273
Step 9 $67,807 $2,607.96 $32.49 +$11,578
Step 10 $69,591 $2,676.58 $33.34 +$11,882

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dayton pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $44,389
  • Dayton GS-8 Step 1 $53,529
  • Locality add-on +$9,140
  • Adjustment percent 20.59%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $57,709
  • Dayton GS-8 Step 10 $69,591

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-8 in Dayton: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2023, the Dayton pay area adds a 20.59% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in Dayton

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns roughly $2,059 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,677. 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-8 Dayton page.

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GS-8 in Dayton questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in Dayton?
    In 2023, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns $53,529 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $69,591. This is 20.59% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,140 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in Dayton?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns roughly $2,059 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.