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$57,080 GS-10 Step 1 in DALLAS (2016)
$74,205 GS-10 Step 10 in DALLAS (2016)
+$9,922 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-10 pay table for DALLAS

Each step below already includes the 21.04% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $57,080 $2,195.38 $27.35 +$9,922
Step 2 $58,983 $2,268.58 $28.26 +$10,253
Step 3 $60,886 $2,341.77 $29.17 +$10,584
Step 4 $62,788 $2,414.92 $30.09 +$10,914
Step 5 $64,691 $2,488.12 $31.00 +$11,245
Step 6 $66,594 $2,561.31 $31.91 +$11,576
Step 7 $68,497 $2,634.50 $32.82 +$11,907
Step 8 $70,399 $2,707.65 $33.73 +$12,237
Step 9 $72,302 $2,780.85 $34.64 +$12,568
Step 10 $74,205 $2,854.04 $35.56 +$12,899
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,158
  • DALLAS GS-10 Step 1 $57,080
  • Locality add-on +$9,922
  • Adjustment percent 21.04%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,306
  • DALLAS GS-10 Step 10 $74,205

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-10 in DALLAS: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2016, the DALLAS pay area adds a 21.04% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $2,195 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,854. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 DALLAS page.

Other grades in DALLAS

GS-10 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in DALLAS?
    In 2016, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $57,080 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,205. This is 21.04% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in DALLAS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DALLAS in 2016, it is 21.04%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,922 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $2,195 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.