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$36,681 GS-4 Step 1 in Dayton (2024)
$47,682 GS-4 Step 10 in Dayton (2024)
+$6,401 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $36,681 $1,410.81 $17.58 +$6,401
Step 2 $37,903 $1,457.81 $18.16 +$6,614
Step 3 $39,126 $1,504.85 $18.75 +$6,828
Step 4 $40,348 $1,551.85 $19.33 +$7,041
Step 5 $41,570 $1,598.85 $19.92 +$7,254
Step 6 $42,793 $1,645.88 $20.50 +$7,468
Step 7 $44,015 $1,692.88 $21.09 +$7,681
Step 8 $45,237 $1,739.88 $21.68 +$7,894
Step 9 $46,460 $1,786.92 $22.26 +$8,108
Step 10 $47,682 $1,833.92 $22.85 +$8,321

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dayton pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $30,280
  • Dayton GS-4 Step 1 $36,681
  • Locality add-on +$6,401
  • Adjustment percent 21.14%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $39,361
  • Dayton GS-4 Step 10 $47,682

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 2024, the Dayton pay area adds a 21.14% 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 $1,411 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,834. 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-4 Dayton page.

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GS-4 in Dayton questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Dayton?
    In 2024, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns $36,681 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,682. This is 21.14% 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 2024, it is 21.14%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,401 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 $1,411 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.