GS-9 Pay — Dayton-Springfield (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $64,021 | $30.68 | $2,454.40 |
| Step 2 | $66,156 | $31.70 | $2,536.00 |
| Step 3 | $68,290 | $32.72 | $2,617.60 |
| Step 4 | $70,425 | $33.74 | $2,699.20 |
| Step 5 | $72,559 | $34.77 | $2,781.60 |
| Step 6 | $74,694 | $35.79 | $2,863.20 |
| Step 7 | $76,829 | $36.81 | $2,944.80 |
| Step 8 | $78,963 | $37.84 | $3,027.20 |
| Step 9 | $81,098 | $38.86 | $3,108.80 |
| Step 10 | $83,232 | $39.88 | $3,190.40 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering, OH locality | 21.42% |
| Adjusted annual | $72,559 |
| Per month | $6,047 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,781.60 |
| Hourly | $34.77 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Dayton-Springfield
- GS-10 in Dayton-Springfield
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Dayton-Springfield?
For 2026, GS-9 in Dayton-Springfield ranges from $64,021 at the first step to $83,232 at the top step, with $72,559 near the middle.
How is Dayton-Springfield locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.