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$38,132 GS-6 Step 1 in DALLAS (2016)
$49,571 GS-6 Step 10 in DALLAS (2016)
+$6,628 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $38,132 $1,466.62 $18.27 +$6,628
Step 2 $39,403 $1,515.50 $18.88 +$6,849
Step 3 $40,674 $1,564.38 $19.49 +$7,070
Step 4 $41,945 $1,613.27 $20.10 +$7,291
Step 5 $43,216 $1,662.15 $20.71 +$7,512
Step 6 $44,487 $1,711.04 $21.32 +$7,733
Step 7 $45,758 $1,759.92 $21.93 +$7,954
Step 8 $47,029 $1,808.81 $22.53 +$8,175
Step 9 $48,300 $1,857.69 $23.14 +$8,396
Step 10 $49,571 $1,906.58 $23.75 +$8,617

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,504
  • DALLAS GS-6 Step 1 $38,132
  • Locality add-on +$6,628
  • Adjustment percent 21.04%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,954
  • DALLAS GS-6 Step 10 $49,571

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 2016, the DALLAS pay area adds a 21.04% 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 $1,467 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,907. 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-6 DALLAS page.

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GS-6 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in DALLAS?
    In 2016, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $38,132 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $49,571. This is 21.04% 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 2016, it is 21.04%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,628 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 $1,467 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.