GS-8 Pay — Dayton-Springfield (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $57,963 | $27.77 | $2,221.60 |
| Step 2 | $59,895 | $28.70 | $2,296.00 |
| Step 3 | $61,827 | $29.62 | $2,369.60 |
| Step 4 | $63,759 | $30.55 | $2,444.00 |
| Step 5 | $65,691 | $31.48 | $2,518.40 |
| Step 6 | $67,622 | $32.40 | $2,592.00 |
| Step 7 | $69,554 | $33.33 | $2,666.40 |
| Step 8 | $71,486 | $34.25 | $2,740.00 |
| Step 9 | $73,418 | $35.18 | $2,814.40 |
| Step 10 | $75,350 | $36.10 | $2,888.00 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering, OH locality | 21.42% |
| Adjusted annual | $65,691 |
| Per month | $5,474 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,518.40 |
| Hourly | $31.48 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Dayton-Springfield
- GS-9 in Dayton-Springfield
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Dayton-Springfield?
For 2026, GS-8 in Dayton-Springfield ranges from $57,963 at the first step to $75,350 at the top step, with $65,691 near the middle.
How is Dayton-Springfield locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.