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$122,637 GS-15 Step 1 in DALLAS (2015)
$158,700 GS-15 Step 10 in DALLAS (2015)
+$21,007 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-15 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-15 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $122,637 $4,716.81 $58.76 +$21,007
Step 2 $126,725 $4,874.04 $60.72 +$21,707
Step 3 $130,814 $5,031.31 $62.68 +$22,408
Step 4 $134,902 $5,188.54 $64.64 +$23,108
Step 5 $138,990 $5,345.77 $66.60 +$23,808
Step 6 $143,078 $5,503.00 $68.56 +$24,508
Step 7 $147,167 $5,660.27 $70.52 +$25,209
Step 8 $151,255 $5,817.50 $72.47 +$25,909
Step 9 $155,343 $5,974.73 $74.43 +$26,609
Step 10 $158,700 $6,103.85 $76.04 +$26,578
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $101,630
  • DALLAS GS-15 Step 1 $122,637
  • Locality add-on +$21,007
  • Adjustment percent 20.67%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $132,122
  • DALLAS GS-15 Step 10 $158,700

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-15 in DALLAS: what to expect

Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.

For 2015, the DALLAS pay area adds a 20.67% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.

Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).

The rough military equivalent for GS-15 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-15 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $4,717 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,104. 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-15 DALLAS page.

Other grades in DALLAS

GS-15 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in DALLAS?
    In 2015, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $122,637 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $158,700. This is 20.67% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $21,007 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $4,717 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.