GS-6 Pay — Dayton-Springfield (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $47,100 | $22.57 | $1,805.60 |
| Step 2 | $48,670 | $23.32 | $1,865.60 |
| Step 3 | $50,240 | $24.07 | $1,925.60 |
| Step 4 | $51,810 | $24.83 | $1,986.40 |
| Step 5 | $53,380 | $25.58 | $2,046.40 |
| Step 6 | $54,950 | $26.33 | $2,106.40 |
| Step 7 | $56,520 | $27.08 | $2,166.40 |
| Step 8 | $58,090 | $27.83 | $2,226.40 |
| Step 9 | $59,660 | $28.59 | $2,287.20 |
| Step 10 | $61,230 | $29.34 | $2,347.20 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering, OH locality | 21.42% |
| Adjusted annual | $53,380 |
| Per month | $4,448 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,046.40 |
| Hourly | $25.58 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Dayton-Springfield
- GS-7 in Dayton-Springfield
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Dayton-Springfield?
For 2026, GS-6 in Dayton-Springfield ranges from $47,100 at the first step to $61,230 at the top step, with $53,380 near the middle.
How is Dayton-Springfield locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.