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$24,640 GS-2 Step 1 in DALLAS (2015)
$31,010 GS-2 Step 10 in DALLAS (2015)
+$4,221 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-2 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-2 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $24,640 $947.69 $11.81 +$4,221
Step 2 $25,226 $970.23 $12.09 +$4,321
Step 3 $26,042 $1,001.62 $12.48 +$4,461
Step 4 $26,732 $1,028.15 $12.81 +$4,579
Step 5 $27,034 $1,039.77 $12.95 +$4,631
Step 6 $27,829 $1,070.35 $13.33 +$4,767
Step 7 $28,624 $1,100.92 $13.72 +$4,903
Step 8 $29,419 $1,131.50 $14.10 +$5,039
Step 9 $30,215 $1,162.12 $14.48 +$5,176
Step 10 $31,010 $1,192.69 $14.86 +$5,312

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-2 Step 1 $20,419
  • DALLAS GS-2 Step 1 $24,640
  • Locality add-on +$4,221
  • Adjustment percent 20.67%
  • Base GS-2 Step 10 $25,698
  • DALLAS GS-2 Step 10 $31,010

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-2 in DALLAS: what to expect

Basic clerical, file-room and light-labor assignments. Often a starting point for summer hires and interns.

For 2015, the DALLAS pay area adds a 20.67% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-2 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. High school or equivalent, or three months of general experience.

Promotion path. Most GS-2 employees advance to GS-3 after one year.

The rough military equivalent for GS-2 is E-3 Private First Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-2 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $948 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,193. 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-2 DALLAS page.

Other grades in DALLAS

GS-2 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-2 make in DALLAS?
    In 2015, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $24,640 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $31,010. This is 20.67% higher than the base GS-2 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-2 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-2 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,221 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-2 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-2 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $948 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.