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$45,749 GS-6 Step 1 in Dayton (2024)
$59,475 GS-6 Step 10 in Dayton (2024)
+$7,984 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $45,749 $1,759.58 $21.92 +$7,984
Step 2 $47,274 $1,818.23 $22.65 +$8,250
Step 3 $48,799 $1,876.88 $23.38 +$8,516
Step 4 $50,324 $1,935.54 $24.11 +$8,782
Step 5 $51,849 $1,994.19 $24.84 +$9,048
Step 6 $53,374 $2,052.85 $25.57 +$9,314
Step 7 $54,899 $2,111.50 $26.31 +$9,580
Step 8 $56,425 $2,170.19 $27.04 +$9,847
Step 9 $57,950 $2,228.85 $27.77 +$10,113
Step 10 $59,475 $2,287.50 $28.50 +$10,379

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dayton pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $37,765
  • Dayton GS-6 Step 1 $45,749
  • Locality add-on +$7,984
  • Adjustment percent 21.14%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $49,096
  • Dayton GS-6 Step 10 $59,475

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 2024, the Dayton pay area adds a 21.14% 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 $1,760 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,288. 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-6 Dayton page.

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GS-6 in Dayton questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Dayton?
    In 2024, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns $45,749 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $59,475. This is 21.14% 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 2024, it is 21.14%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,984 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 $1,760 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.