GS-5 Pay — Dayton-Springfield (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $42,253 | $20.25 | $1,620.00 |
| Step 2 | $43,661 | $20.92 | $1,673.60 |
| Step 3 | $45,070 | $21.60 | $1,728.00 |
| Step 4 | $46,478 | $22.27 | $1,781.60 |
| Step 5 | $47,887 | $22.95 | $1,836.00 |
| Step 6 | $49,295 | $23.62 | $1,889.60 |
| Step 7 | $50,704 | $24.30 | $1,944.00 |
| Step 8 | $52,112 | $24.97 | $1,997.60 |
| Step 9 | $53,521 | $25.64 | $2,051.20 |
| Step 10 | $54,929 | $26.32 | $2,105.60 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering, OH locality | 21.42% |
| Adjusted annual | $47,887 |
| Per month | $3,991 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,836.00 |
| Hourly | $22.95 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Dayton-Springfield
- GS-6 in Dayton-Springfield
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Dayton-Springfield?
For 2026, GS-5 in Dayton-Springfield ranges from $42,253 at the first step to $54,929 at the top step, with $47,887 near the middle.
How is Dayton-Springfield locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.