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$25,538 GS-2 Step 1 in DALLAS (2017)
$32,140 GS-2 Step 10 in DALLAS (2017)
+$4,709 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-2 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-2 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $25,538 $982.23 $12.24 +$4,709
Step 2 $26,147 $1,005.65 $12.53 +$4,822
Step 3 $26,993 $1,038.19 $12.93 +$4,978
Step 4 $27,709 $1,065.73 $13.28 +$5,110
Step 5 $28,020 $1,077.69 $13.43 +$5,167
Step 6 $28,844 $1,109.38 $13.82 +$5,319
Step 7 $29,668 $1,141.08 $14.22 +$5,471
Step 8 $30,492 $1,172.77 $14.61 +$5,623
Step 9 $31,316 $1,204.46 $15.01 +$5,775
Step 10 $32,140 $1,236.15 $15.40 +$5,927

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-2 Step 1 $20,829
  • DALLAS GS-2 Step 1 $25,538
  • Locality add-on +$4,709
  • Adjustment percent 22.61%
  • Base GS-2 Step 10 $26,213
  • DALLAS GS-2 Step 10 $32,140

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-2 in DALLAS: what to expect

Basic clerical, file-room and light-labor assignments. Often a starting point for summer hires and interns.

For 2017, the DALLAS pay area adds a 22.61% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-2 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. High school or equivalent, or three months of general experience.

Promotion path. Most GS-2 employees advance to GS-3 after one year.

The rough military equivalent for GS-2 is E-3 Private First Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-2 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $982 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,236. 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-2 DALLAS page.

Other grades in DALLAS

GS-2 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-2 make in DALLAS?
    In 2017, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $25,538 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $32,140. This is 22.61% higher than the base GS-2 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-2 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-2 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,709 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-2 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-2 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $982 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.