GS-12 Pay — Dayton-Springfield (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $92,841 | $44.49 | $3,559.20 |
| Step 2 | $95,936 | $45.97 | $3,677.60 |
| Step 3 | $99,031 | $47.45 | $3,796.00 |
| Step 4 | $102,126 | $48.93 | $3,914.40 |
| Step 5 | $105,221 | $50.42 | $4,033.60 |
| Step 6 | $108,316 | $51.90 | $4,152.00 |
| Step 7 | $111,411 | $53.38 | $4,270.40 |
| Step 8 | $114,506 | $54.87 | $4,389.60 |
| Step 9 | $117,601 | $56.35 | $4,508.00 |
| Step 10 | $120,696 | $57.83 | $4,626.40 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering, OH locality | 21.42% |
| Adjusted annual | $105,221 |
| Per month | $8,768 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,033.60 |
| Hourly | $50.42 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Dayton-Springfield
- GS-13 in Dayton-Springfield
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Dayton-Springfield?
For 2026, GS-12 in Dayton-Springfield ranges from $92,841 at the first step to $120,696 at the top step, with $105,221 near the middle.
How is Dayton-Springfield locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.