GS-4 Pay — Dayton-Springfield (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $37,765 | $18.10 | $1,448.00 |
| Step 2 | $39,024 | $18.70 | $1,496.00 |
| Step 3 | $40,284 | $19.30 | $1,544.00 |
| Step 4 | $41,543 | $19.91 | $1,592.80 |
| Step 5 | $42,802 | $20.51 | $1,640.80 |
| Step 6 | $44,061 | $21.11 | $1,688.80 |
| Step 7 | $45,320 | $21.72 | $1,737.60 |
| Step 8 | $46,579 | $22.32 | $1,785.60 |
| Step 9 | $47,838 | $22.92 | $1,833.60 |
| Step 10 | $49,097 | $23.53 | $1,882.40 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering, OH locality | 21.42% |
| Adjusted annual | $42,802 |
| Per month | $3,567 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,640.80 |
| Hourly | $20.51 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Dayton-Springfield
- GS-5 in Dayton-Springfield
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Dayton-Springfield?
For 2026, GS-4 in Dayton-Springfield ranges from $37,765 at the first step to $49,097 at the top step, with $42,802 near the middle.
How is Dayton-Springfield locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.