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$88,228 GS-13 Step 1 in DALLAS (2015)
$114,694 GS-13 Step 10 in DALLAS (2015)
+$15,113 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $88,228 $3,393.38 $42.28 +$15,113
Step 2 $91,169 $3,506.50 $43.68 +$15,617
Step 3 $94,109 $3,619.58 $45.09 +$16,120
Step 4 $97,050 $3,732.69 $46.50 +$16,624
Step 5 $99,991 $3,845.81 $47.91 +$17,128
Step 6 $102,932 $3,958.92 $49.32 +$17,632
Step 7 $105,872 $4,072.00 $50.73 +$18,135
Step 8 $108,813 $4,185.12 $52.14 +$18,639
Step 9 $111,754 $4,298.23 $53.55 +$19,143
Step 10 $114,694 $4,411.31 $54.96 +$19,646

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $73,115
  • DALLAS GS-13 Step 1 $88,228
  • Locality add-on +$15,113
  • Adjustment percent 20.67%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $95,048
  • DALLAS GS-13 Step 10 $114,694

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-13 in DALLAS: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2015, the DALLAS pay area adds a 20.67% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $3,393 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,411. 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-13 DALLAS page.

Other grades in DALLAS

GS-13 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in DALLAS?
    In 2015, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $88,228 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $114,694. This is 20.67% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,113 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $3,393 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.