GS-10 Pay — Dayton-Springfield (2026)

$79,899
A GS-10 Step 5 in Dayton-Springfield earns $79,899 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-10 in Dayton-Springfield ranges $70,501–$91,647.
Dayton-Springfield locality pay: 21.42% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-10 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-10 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$70,501$33.78$2,702.40
Step 2$72,851$34.91$2,792.80
Step 3$75,200$36.03$2,882.40
Step 4$77,550$37.16$2,972.80
Step 5$79,899$38.28$3,062.40
Step 6$82,249$39.41$3,152.80
Step 7$84,598$40.54$3,243.20
Step 8$86,948$41.66$3,332.80
Step 9$89,297$42.79$3,423.20
Step 10$91,647$43.91$3,512.80

Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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$79,899/yr
Base pay (before locality)$65,804
Dayton-Springfield-Kettering, OH locality21.42%
Adjusted annual$79,899
Per month$6,658
Bi-weekly$3,062.40
Hourly$38.28

Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does GS-10 make in Dayton-Springfield?

For 2026, GS-10 in Dayton-Springfield ranges from $70,501 at the first step to $91,647 at the top step, with $79,899 near the middle.

How is Dayton-Springfield locality pay calculated?

The GS-10 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-10 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.