GS-6 Pay — Dayton-Springfield (2026)

$53,380
A GS-6 Step 5 in Dayton-Springfield earns $53,380 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-6 in Dayton-Springfield ranges $47,100–$61,230.
Dayton-Springfield locality pay: 21.42% · effective January 11, 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.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-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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$53,380/yr
Base pay (before locality)$43,963
Dayton-Springfield-Kettering, OH locality21.42%
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.

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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.