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$56,342 GS-10 Step 1 in DALLAS (2015)
$73,241 GS-10 Step 10 in DALLAS (2015)
+$9,651 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $56,342 $2,167.00 $27.00 +$9,651
Step 2 $58,220 $2,239.23 $27.90 +$9,973
Step 3 $60,097 $2,311.42 $28.80 +$10,294
Step 4 $61,975 $2,383.65 $29.70 +$10,616
Step 5 $63,853 $2,455.88 $30.60 +$10,938
Step 6 $65,730 $2,528.08 $31.49 +$11,259
Step 7 $67,608 $2,600.31 $32.39 +$11,581
Step 8 $69,485 $2,672.50 $33.29 +$11,902
Step 9 $71,363 $2,744.73 $34.19 +$12,224
Step 10 $73,241 $2,816.96 $35.09 +$12,546
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,691
  • DALLAS GS-10 Step 1 $56,342
  • Locality add-on +$9,651
  • Adjustment percent 20.67%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,695
  • DALLAS GS-10 Step 10 $73,241

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-10 in DALLAS: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2015, the DALLAS pay area adds a 20.67% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $2,167 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,817. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 DALLAS page.

Other grades in DALLAS

GS-10 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in DALLAS?
    In 2015, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $56,342 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,241. This is 20.67% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in DALLAS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DALLAS in 2015, it is 20.67%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,651 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $2,167 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.