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$45,863 GS-8 Step 1 in DALLAS (2014)
$59,623 GS-8 Step 10 in DALLAS (2014)
+$7,856 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $45,863 $1,763.96 $21.98 +$7,856
Step 2 $47,392 $1,822.77 $22.71 +$8,118
Step 3 $48,921 $1,881.58 $23.44 +$8,380
Step 4 $50,450 $1,940.38 $24.17 +$8,642
Step 5 $51,979 $1,999.19 $24.91 +$8,904
Step 6 $53,507 $2,057.96 $25.64 +$9,165
Step 7 $55,036 $2,116.77 $26.37 +$9,427
Step 8 $56,565 $2,175.58 $27.10 +$9,689
Step 9 $58,094 $2,234.38 $27.84 +$9,951
Step 10 $59,623 $2,293.19 $28.57 +$10,213

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $38,007
  • DALLAS GS-8 Step 1 $45,863
  • Locality add-on +$7,856
  • Adjustment percent 20.67%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $49,410
  • DALLAS GS-8 Step 10 $59,623

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-8 in DALLAS: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2014, the DALLAS pay area adds a 20.67% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $1,764 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,293. 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-8 DALLAS page.

Other grades in DALLAS

GS-8 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in DALLAS?
    In 2014, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $45,863 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $59,623. This is 20.67% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,856 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $1,764 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.