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$69,803 GS-10 Step 1 in Dayton (2025)
$90,741 GS-10 Step 10 in Dayton (2025)
+$12,314 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2025 GS-10 pay table for Dayton

Each step below already includes the 21.42% 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 $69,803 $2,684.73 $33.45 +$12,314
Step 2 $72,130 $2,774.23 $34.56 +$12,725
Step 3 $74,456 $2,863.69 $35.68 +$13,135
Step 4 $76,782 $2,953.15 $36.79 +$13,545
Step 5 $79,109 $3,042.65 $37.91 +$13,956
Step 6 $81,435 $3,132.12 $39.02 +$14,366
Step 7 $83,762 $3,221.62 $40.14 +$14,777
Step 8 $86,088 $3,311.08 $41.25 +$15,187
Step 9 $88,414 $3,400.54 $42.36 +$15,597
Step 10 $90,741 $3,490.04 $43.48 +$16,008
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dayton pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $57,489
  • Dayton GS-10 Step 1 $69,803
  • Locality add-on +$12,314
  • Adjustment percent 21.42%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $74,733
  • Dayton GS-10 Step 10 $90,741

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 2025, the Dayton pay area adds a 21.42% 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 $2,685 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,490. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2025 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 2025, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Dayton earns $69,803 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $90,741. This is 21.42% 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 2025, it is 21.42%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,314 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 $2,685 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.