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$73,460 GS-12 Step 1 in DALLAS (2014)
$95,496 GS-12 Step 10 in DALLAS (2014)
+$12,583 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-12 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-12 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $73,460 $2,825.38 $35.20 +$12,583
Step 2 $75,909 $2,919.58 $36.37 +$13,003
Step 3 $78,357 $3,013.73 $37.55 +$13,422
Step 4 $80,805 $3,107.88 $38.72 +$13,841
Step 5 $83,254 $3,202.08 $39.89 +$14,261
Step 6 $85,702 $3,296.23 $41.06 +$14,680
Step 7 $88,151 $3,390.42 $42.24 +$15,100
Step 8 $90,599 $3,484.58 $43.41 +$15,519
Step 9 $93,047 $3,578.73 $44.58 +$15,938
Step 10 $95,496 $3,672.92 $45.76 +$16,358

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $60,877
  • DALLAS GS-12 Step 1 $73,460
  • Locality add-on +$12,583
  • Adjustment percent 20.67%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $79,138
  • DALLAS GS-12 Step 10 $95,496

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-12 in DALLAS: what to expect

Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.

For 2014, the DALLAS pay area adds a 20.67% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.

The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $2,825 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,673. 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-12 DALLAS page.

Other grades in DALLAS

GS-12 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in DALLAS?
    In 2014, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $73,460 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $95,496. This is 20.67% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,583 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $2,825 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.