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$37,639 GS-6 Step 1 in DALLAS (2015)
$48,934 GS-6 Step 10 in DALLAS (2015)
+$6,447 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $37,639 $1,447.65 $18.03 +$6,447
Step 2 $38,894 $1,495.92 $18.64 +$6,662
Step 3 $40,149 $1,544.19 $19.24 +$6,877
Step 4 $41,404 $1,592.46 $19.84 +$7,092
Step 5 $42,659 $1,640.73 $20.44 +$7,307
Step 6 $43,914 $1,689.00 $21.04 +$7,522
Step 7 $45,169 $1,737.27 $21.64 +$7,737
Step 8 $46,424 $1,785.54 $22.24 +$7,952
Step 9 $47,679 $1,833.81 $22.85 +$8,167
Step 10 $48,934 $1,882.08 $23.45 +$8,382

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,192
  • DALLAS GS-6 Step 1 $37,639
  • Locality add-on +$6,447
  • Adjustment percent 20.67%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,552
  • DALLAS GS-6 Step 10 $48,934

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-6 in DALLAS: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2015, the DALLAS pay area adds a 20.67% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $1,448 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,882. 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-6 DALLAS page.

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GS-6 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in DALLAS?
    In 2015, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $37,639 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $48,934. This is 20.67% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,447 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $1,448 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.