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$91,447 GS-13 Step 1 in DALLAS (2017)
$118,880 GS-13 Step 10 in DALLAS (2017)
+$16,863 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $91,447 $3,517.19 $43.82 +$16,863
Step 2 $94,496 $3,634.46 $45.28 +$17,426
Step 3 $97,544 $3,751.69 $46.74 +$17,988
Step 4 $100,592 $3,868.92 $48.20 +$18,550
Step 5 $103,640 $3,986.15 $49.66 +$19,112
Step 6 $106,688 $4,103.38 $51.12 +$19,674
Step 7 $109,736 $4,220.62 $52.58 +$20,236
Step 8 $112,784 $4,337.85 $54.04 +$20,798
Step 9 $115,832 $4,455.08 $55.50 +$21,360
Step 10 $118,880 $4,572.31 $56.96 +$21,922

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $74,584
  • DALLAS GS-13 Step 1 $91,447
  • Locality add-on +$16,863
  • Adjustment percent 22.61%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,958
  • DALLAS GS-13 Step 10 $118,880

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 2017, the DALLAS pay area adds a 22.61% 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 $3,517 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,572. 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-13 DALLAS page.

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GS-13 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in DALLAS?
    In 2017, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $91,447 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $118,880. This is 22.61% 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 2017, it is 22.61%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,863 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 $3,517 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.