GS-7 Pay — Dayton-Springfield (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $52,339 | $25.08 | $2,006.40 |
| Step 2 | $54,084 | $25.91 | $2,072.80 |
| Step 3 | $55,829 | $26.75 | $2,140.00 |
| Step 4 | $57,574 | $27.59 | $2,207.20 |
| Step 5 | $59,319 | $28.42 | $2,273.60 |
| Step 6 | $61,063 | $29.26 | $2,340.80 |
| Step 7 | $62,808 | $30.09 | $2,407.20 |
| Step 8 | $64,553 | $30.93 | $2,474.40 |
| Step 9 | $66,298 | $31.77 | $2,541.60 |
| Step 10 | $68,043 | $32.60 | $2,608.00 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering, OH locality | 21.42% |
| Adjusted annual | $59,319 |
| Per month | $4,943 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,273.60 |
| Hourly | $28.42 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Dayton-Springfield
- GS-8 in Dayton-Springfield
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in Dayton-Springfield?
For 2026, GS-7 in Dayton-Springfield ranges from $52,339 at the first step to $68,043 at the top step, with $59,319 near the middle.
How is Dayton-Springfield locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.