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$58,399 GS-10 Step 1 in DALLAS (2017)
$75,923 GS-10 Step 10 in DALLAS (2017)
+$10,769 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for DALLAS

Each step below already includes the 22.61% 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 $58,399 $2,246.12 $27.98 +$10,769
Step 2 $60,346 $2,321.00 $28.92 +$11,128
Step 3 $62,293 $2,395.88 $29.85 +$11,487
Step 4 $64,240 $2,470.77 $30.78 +$11,846
Step 5 $66,187 $2,545.65 $31.71 +$12,205
Step 6 $68,134 $2,620.54 $32.65 +$12,564
Step 7 $70,081 $2,695.42 $33.58 +$12,923
Step 8 $72,028 $2,770.31 $34.51 +$13,282
Step 9 $73,976 $2,845.23 $35.45 +$13,642
Step 10 $75,923 $2,920.12 $36.38 +$14,001
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • DALLAS GS-10 Step 1 $58,399
  • Locality add-on +$10,769
  • Adjustment percent 22.61%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • DALLAS GS-10 Step 10 $75,923

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 2017, the DALLAS pay area adds a 22.61% 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 $2,246 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,920. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 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 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $58,399 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $75,923. This is 22.61% 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 2017, it is 22.61%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,769 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 $2,246 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.