GS-2 Pay — Dayton-Springfield (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $30,832 | $14.77 | $1,181.60 |
| Step 2 | $31,566 | $15.13 | $1,210.40 |
| Step 3 | $32,588 | $15.61 | $1,248.80 |
| Step 4 | $33,451 | $16.03 | $1,282.40 |
| Step 5 | $33,825 | $16.21 | $1,296.80 |
| Step 6 | $34,820 | $16.68 | $1,334.40 |
| Step 7 | $35,814 | $17.16 | $1,372.80 |
| Step 8 | $36,808 | $17.64 | $1,411.20 |
| Step 9 | $37,803 | $18.11 | $1,448.80 |
| Step 10 | $38,797 | $18.59 | $1,487.20 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering, OH locality | 21.42% |
| Adjusted annual | $33,825 |
| Per month | $2,819 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,296.80 |
| Hourly | $16.21 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Dayton-Springfield
- GS-3 in Dayton-Springfield
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Dayton-Springfield?
For 2026, GS-2 in Dayton-Springfield ranges from $30,832 at the first step to $38,797 at the top step, with $33,825 near the middle.
How is Dayton-Springfield locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.