GS-15 Pay — Dayton-Springfield (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $153,455 | $73.53 | $5,882.40 |
| Step 2 | $158,571 | $75.98 | $6,078.40 |
| Step 3 | $163,686 | $78.43 | $6,274.40 |
| Step 4 | $168,802 | $80.88 | $6,470.40 |
| Step 5 | $173,917 | $83.33 | $6,666.40 |
| Step 6 | $179,033 | $85.78 | $6,862.40 |
| Step 7 | $184,148 | $88.24 | $7,059.20 |
| Step 8 | $189,263 | $90.69 | $7,255.20 |
| Step 9 | $194,379 | $93.14 | $7,451.20 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
* Capped at Level IV of the Executive Schedule ($197,200 in 2026) — GS locality-adjusted pay cannot exceed the EX-IV cap (5 U.S.C. §5304(g)(1)).
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) | $143,236 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering, OH locality | 21.42% |
| Adjusted annual | $173,917 |
| Per month | $14,493 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,666.40 |
| Hourly | $83.33 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Dayton-Springfield
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Dayton-Springfield?
For 2026, GS-15 in Dayton-Springfield ranges from $153,455 at the first step to $197,200 at the top step, with $173,917 near the middle.
How is Dayton-Springfield locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.