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$30,576 GS-4 Step 1 in DALLAS (2016)
$39,748 GS-4 Step 10 in DALLAS (2016)
+$5,315 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $30,576 $1,176.00 $14.65 +$5,315
Step 2 $31,595 $1,215.19 $15.14 +$5,492
Step 3 $32,614 $1,254.38 $15.63 +$5,669
Step 4 $33,633 $1,293.58 $16.12 +$5,846
Step 5 $34,653 $1,332.81 $16.60 +$6,024
Step 6 $35,672 $1,372.00 $17.09 +$6,201
Step 7 $36,691 $1,411.19 $17.58 +$6,378
Step 8 $37,710 $1,450.38 $18.07 +$6,555
Step 9 $38,729 $1,489.58 $18.56 +$6,732
Step 10 $39,748 $1,528.77 $19.05 +$6,909

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,261
  • DALLAS GS-4 Step 1 $30,576
  • Locality add-on +$5,315
  • Adjustment percent 21.04%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,839
  • DALLAS GS-4 Step 10 $39,748

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 2016, the DALLAS pay area adds a 21.04% 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 $1,176 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,529. 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-4 DALLAS page.

Other grades in DALLAS

GS-4 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in DALLAS?
    In 2016, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $30,576 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,748. This is 21.04% 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 2016, it is 21.04%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,315 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 $1,176 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.