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$30,181 GS-4 Step 1 in DALLAS (2015)
$39,238 GS-4 Step 10 in DALLAS (2015)
+$5,170 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $30,181 $1,160.81 $14.46 +$5,170
Step 2 $31,187 $1,199.50 $14.94 +$5,342
Step 3 $32,194 $1,238.23 $15.43 +$5,515
Step 4 $33,200 $1,276.92 $15.91 +$5,687
Step 5 $34,206 $1,315.62 $16.39 +$5,859
Step 6 $35,213 $1,354.35 $16.87 +$6,032
Step 7 $36,219 $1,393.04 $17.35 +$6,204
Step 8 $37,225 $1,431.73 $17.84 +$6,376
Step 9 $38,232 $1,470.46 $18.32 +$6,549
Step 10 $39,238 $1,509.15 $18.80 +$6,721

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,011
  • DALLAS GS-4 Step 1 $30,181
  • Locality add-on +$5,170
  • Adjustment percent 20.67%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,517
  • DALLAS GS-4 Step 10 $39,238

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-4 in DALLAS: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2015, the DALLAS pay area adds a 20.67% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $1,161 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,509. 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-4 DALLAS page.

Other grades in DALLAS

GS-4 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in DALLAS?
    In 2015, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $30,181 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,238. This is 20.67% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,170 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $1,161 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.