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$68,478 GS-10 Step 1 in Dayton (2024)
$89,019 GS-10 Step 10 in Dayton (2024)
+$11,950 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-10 pay table for Dayton

Each step below already includes the 21.14% 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 $68,478 $2,633.77 $32.81 +$11,950
Step 2 $70,760 $2,721.54 $33.91 +$12,348
Step 3 $73,043 $2,809.35 $35.00 +$12,747
Step 4 $75,325 $2,897.12 $36.09 +$13,145
Step 5 $77,607 $2,984.88 $37.19 +$13,543
Step 6 $79,889 $3,072.65 $38.28 +$13,941
Step 7 $82,172 $3,160.46 $39.37 +$14,340
Step 8 $84,454 $3,248.23 $40.47 +$14,738
Step 9 $86,736 $3,336.00 $41.56 +$15,136
Step 10 $89,019 $3,423.81 $42.65 +$15,535
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dayton pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $56,528
  • Dayton GS-10 Step 1 $68,478
  • Locality add-on +$11,950
  • Adjustment percent 21.14%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $73,484
  • Dayton GS-10 Step 10 $89,019

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 2024, the Dayton pay area adds a 21.14% 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 $2,634 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,424. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns $68,478 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $89,019. This is 21.14% 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 2024, it is 21.14%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,950 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 $2,634 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.