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$126,717 GS-14 Step 1 in Dayton (2024)
$164,735 GS-14 Step 10 in Dayton (2024)
+$22,113 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $126,717 $4,873.73 $60.72 +$22,113
Step 2 $130,941 $5,036.19 $62.74 +$22,850
Step 3 $135,166 $5,198.69 $64.77 +$23,588
Step 4 $139,390 $5,361.15 $66.79 +$24,325
Step 5 $143,614 $5,523.62 $68.81 +$25,062
Step 6 $147,838 $5,686.08 $70.84 +$25,799
Step 7 $152,062 $5,848.54 $72.86 +$26,536
Step 8 $156,286 $6,011.00 $74.89 +$27,273
Step 9 $160,511 $6,173.50 $76.91 +$28,011
Step 10 $164,735 $6,335.96 $78.93 +$28,748

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dayton pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $104,604
  • Dayton GS-14 Step 1 $126,717
  • Locality add-on +$22,113
  • Adjustment percent 21.14%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $135,987
  • Dayton GS-14 Step 10 $164,735

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-14 in Dayton: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2024, the Dayton pay area adds a 21.14% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Dayton

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns roughly $4,874 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,336. 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-14 Dayton page.

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GS-14 in Dayton questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Dayton?
    In 2024, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns $126,717 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $164,735. This is 21.14% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $22,113 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Dayton?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns roughly $4,874 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.