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$89,383 GS-13 Step 1 in DALLAS (2016)
$116,203 GS-13 Step 10 in DALLAS (2016)
+$15,537 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $89,383 $3,437.81 $42.83 +$15,537
Step 2 $92,363 $3,552.42 $44.26 +$16,055
Step 3 $95,343 $3,667.04 $45.68 +$16,573
Step 4 $98,323 $3,781.65 $47.11 +$17,091
Step 5 $101,303 $3,896.27 $48.54 +$17,609
Step 6 $104,283 $4,010.88 $49.97 +$18,127
Step 7 $107,263 $4,125.50 $51.40 +$18,645
Step 8 $110,243 $4,240.12 $52.82 +$19,163
Step 9 $113,223 $4,354.73 $54.25 +$19,681
Step 10 $116,203 $4,469.35 $55.68 +$20,199

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $73,846
  • DALLAS GS-13 Step 1 $89,383
  • Locality add-on +$15,537
  • Adjustment percent 21.04%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,004
  • DALLAS GS-13 Step 10 $116,203

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-13 in DALLAS: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2016, the DALLAS pay area adds a 21.04% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $3,438 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,469. 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-13 DALLAS page.

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GS-13 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in DALLAS?
    In 2016, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $89,383 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $116,203. This is 21.04% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,537 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $3,438 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.