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$37,267 GS-6 Step 1 in DALLAS (2014)
$48,442 GS-6 Step 10 in DALLAS (2014)
+$6,384 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $37,267 $1,433.35 $17.86 +$6,384
Step 2 $38,508 $1,481.08 $18.45 +$6,596
Step 3 $39,750 $1,528.85 $19.05 +$6,809
Step 4 $40,992 $1,576.62 $19.64 +$7,022
Step 5 $42,233 $1,624.35 $20.24 +$7,234
Step 6 $43,475 $1,672.12 $20.83 +$7,447
Step 7 $44,717 $1,719.88 $21.43 +$7,660
Step 8 $45,958 $1,767.62 $22.02 +$7,872
Step 9 $47,200 $1,815.38 $22.62 +$8,085
Step 10 $48,442 $1,863.15 $23.21 +$8,298

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $30,883
  • DALLAS GS-6 Step 1 $37,267
  • Locality add-on +$6,384
  • Adjustment percent 20.67%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,144
  • DALLAS GS-6 Step 10 $48,442

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-6 in DALLAS: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2014, the DALLAS pay area adds a 20.67% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $1,433 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,863. 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-6 DALLAS page.

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GS-6 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in DALLAS?
    In 2014, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $37,267 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $48,442. This is 20.67% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,384 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $1,433 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.