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$87,354 GS-13 Step 1 in DALLAS (2014)
$113,560 GS-13 Step 10 in DALLAS (2014)
+$14,963 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $87,354 $3,359.77 $41.86 +$14,963
Step 2 $90,266 $3,471.77 $43.25 +$15,462
Step 3 $93,178 $3,583.77 $44.65 +$15,961
Step 4 $96,090 $3,695.77 $46.04 +$16,460
Step 5 $99,001 $3,807.73 $47.44 +$16,958
Step 6 $101,913 $3,919.73 $48.83 +$17,457
Step 7 $104,825 $4,031.73 $50.23 +$17,956
Step 8 $107,737 $4,143.73 $51.62 +$18,455
Step 9 $110,648 $4,255.69 $53.02 +$18,953
Step 10 $113,560 $4,367.69 $54.41 +$19,452

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $72,391
  • DALLAS GS-13 Step 1 $87,354
  • Locality add-on +$14,963
  • Adjustment percent 20.67%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $94,108
  • DALLAS GS-13 Step 10 $113,560

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-13 in DALLAS: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2014, the DALLAS pay area adds a 20.67% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 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-13 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $3,360 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,368. 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-13 DALLAS page.

Other grades in DALLAS

GS-13 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in DALLAS?
    In 2014, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $87,354 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $113,560. This is 20.67% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,963 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $3,360 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.