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$64,161 GS-11 Step 1 in DALLAS (2017)
$83,405 GS-11 Step 10 in DALLAS (2017)
+$11,832 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $64,161 $2,467.73 $30.74 +$11,832
Step 2 $66,299 $2,549.96 $31.77 +$12,226
Step 3 $68,437 $2,632.19 $32.79 +$12,620
Step 4 $70,576 $2,714.46 $33.82 +$13,015
Step 5 $72,714 $2,796.69 $34.84 +$13,409
Step 6 $74,852 $2,878.92 $35.87 +$13,803
Step 7 $76,990 $2,961.15 $36.89 +$14,197
Step 8 $79,129 $3,043.42 $37.92 +$14,592
Step 9 $81,267 $3,125.65 $38.94 +$14,986
Step 10 $83,405 $3,207.88 $39.96 +$15,380

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $52,329
  • DALLAS GS-11 Step 1 $64,161
  • Locality add-on +$11,832
  • Adjustment percent 22.61%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,025
  • DALLAS GS-11 Step 10 $83,405

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-11 in DALLAS: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2017, the DALLAS pay area adds a 22.61% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $2,468 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,208. 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-11 DALLAS page.

Other grades in DALLAS

GS-11 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in DALLAS?
    In 2017, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $64,161 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $83,405. This is 22.61% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,832 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $2,468 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.