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$61,288 GS-11 Step 1 in DALLAS (2014)
$79,675 GS-11 Step 10 in DALLAS (2014)
+$10,498 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-11 pay table for DALLAS

Each step below already includes the 20.67% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $61,288 $2,357.23 $29.37 +$10,498
Step 2 $63,331 $2,435.81 $30.35 +$10,848
Step 3 $65,374 $2,514.38 $31.32 +$11,198
Step 4 $67,417 $2,592.96 $32.30 +$11,548
Step 5 $69,460 $2,671.54 $33.28 +$11,898
Step 6 $71,503 $2,750.12 $34.26 +$12,248
Step 7 $73,546 $2,828.69 $35.24 +$12,598
Step 8 $75,589 $2,907.27 $36.22 +$12,948
Step 9 $77,632 $2,985.85 $37.20 +$13,298
Step 10 $79,675 $3,064.42 $38.18 +$13,648

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $50,790
  • DALLAS GS-11 Step 1 $61,288
  • Locality add-on +$10,498
  • Adjustment percent 20.67%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,027
  • DALLAS GS-11 Step 10 $79,675

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-11 in DALLAS: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2014, the DALLAS pay area adds a 20.67% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-11 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $2,357 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,064. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 DALLAS page.

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GS-11 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in DALLAS?
    In 2014, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $61,288 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $79,675. This is 20.67% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in DALLAS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DALLAS in 2014, it is 20.67%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,498 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $2,357 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.