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$61,901 GS-11 Step 1 in DALLAS (2015)
$80,472 GS-11 Step 10 in DALLAS (2015)
+$10,603 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $61,901 $2,380.81 $29.66 +$10,603
Step 2 $63,965 $2,460.19 $30.65 +$10,957
Step 3 $66,028 $2,539.54 $31.64 +$11,310
Step 4 $68,092 $2,618.92 $32.63 +$11,664
Step 5 $70,155 $2,698.27 $33.62 +$12,017
Step 6 $72,219 $2,777.65 $34.60 +$12,371
Step 7 $74,282 $2,857.00 $35.59 +$12,724
Step 8 $76,345 $2,936.35 $36.58 +$13,077
Step 9 $78,409 $3,015.73 $37.57 +$13,431
Step 10 $80,472 $3,095.08 $38.56 +$13,784

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,298
  • DALLAS GS-11 Step 1 $61,901
  • Locality add-on +$10,603
  • Adjustment percent 20.67%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,688
  • DALLAS GS-11 Step 10 $80,472

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-11 in DALLAS: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2015, the DALLAS pay area adds a 20.67% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $2,381 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,095. 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-11 DALLAS page.

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GS-11 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in DALLAS?
    In 2015, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $61,901 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,472. This is 20.67% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,603 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $2,381 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.