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$29,882 GS-4 Step 1 in DALLAS (2014)
$38,841 GS-4 Step 10 in DALLAS (2014)
+$5,119 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $29,882 $1,149.31 $14.32 +$5,119
Step 2 $30,877 $1,187.58 $14.79 +$5,289
Step 3 $31,873 $1,225.88 $15.27 +$5,460
Step 4 $32,868 $1,264.15 $15.75 +$5,630
Step 5 $33,864 $1,302.46 $16.23 +$5,801
Step 6 $34,859 $1,340.73 $16.70 +$5,971
Step 7 $35,855 $1,379.04 $17.18 +$6,142
Step 8 $36,850 $1,417.31 $17.66 +$6,312
Step 9 $37,846 $1,455.62 $18.13 +$6,483
Step 10 $38,841 $1,493.88 $18.61 +$6,653

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $24,763
  • DALLAS GS-4 Step 1 $29,882
  • Locality add-on +$5,119
  • Adjustment percent 20.67%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,188
  • DALLAS GS-4 Step 10 $38,841

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-4 in DALLAS: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2014, the DALLAS pay area adds a 20.67% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $1,149 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,494. 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-4 DALLAS page.

Other grades in DALLAS

GS-4 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in DALLAS?
    In 2014, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $29,882 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $38,841. This is 20.67% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,119 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $1,149 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.