GS-1 Pay — Dayton-Springfield (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the Dayton-Springfield locality pay area for 2026. The Dayton-Springfield area adds 21.42% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $27,421 | $13.14 | $1,051.20 |
| Step 2 | $28,341 | $13.58 | $1,086.40 |
| Step 3 | $29,253 | $14.02 | $1,121.60 |
| Step 4 | $30,161 | $14.45 | $1,156.00 |
| Step 5 | $31,070 | $14.89 | $1,191.20 |
| Step 6 | $31,603 | $15.14 | $1,211.20 |
| Step 7 | $32,505 | $15.57 | $1,245.60 |
| Step 8 | $33,414 | $16.01 | $1,280.80 |
| Step 9 | $33,451 | $16.03 | $1,282.40 |
| Step 10 | $34,299 | $16.43 | $1,314.40 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $25,589 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering, OH locality | 21.42% |
| Adjusted annual | $31,070 |
| Per month | $2,589 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,191.20 |
| Hourly | $14.89 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Dayton-Springfield GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Dayton-Springfield
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Dayton-Springfield?
For 2026, GS-1 in Dayton-Springfield ranges from $27,421 at the first step to $34,299 at the top step, with $31,070 near the middle.
How is Dayton-Springfield locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Dayton-Springfield locality percentage of 21.42%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Dayton-Springfield rate remained 21.42%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for Dayton-Springfield are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-DAY · effective January 11, 2026 · Dayton-Springfield-Kettering, OH, 21.42% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.