GS-3 Pay — Dayton-Springfield (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,643 | $16.12 | $1,289.60 |
| Step 2 | $34,765 | $16.66 | $1,332.80 |
| Step 3 | $35,887 | $17.20 | $1,376.00 |
| Step 4 | $37,009 | $17.73 | $1,418.40 |
| Step 5 | $38,131 | $18.27 | $1,461.60 |
| Step 6 | $39,253 | $18.81 | $1,504.80 |
| Step 7 | $40,375 | $19.35 | $1,548.00 |
| Step 8 | $41,496 | $19.88 | $1,590.40 |
| Step 9 | $42,618 | $20.42 | $1,633.60 |
| Step 10 | $43,740 | $20.96 | $1,676.80 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $31,404 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering, OH locality | 21.42% |
| Adjusted annual | $38,131 |
| Per month | $3,178 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,461.60 |
| Hourly | $18.27 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Dayton-Springfield
- GS-4 in Dayton-Springfield
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Dayton-Springfield?
For 2026, GS-3 in Dayton-Springfield ranges from $33,643 at the first step to $43,740 at the top step, with $38,131 near the middle.
How is Dayton-Springfield locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.