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$31,283 GS-4 Step 1 in DALLAS (2017)
$40,662 GS-4 Step 10 in DALLAS (2017)
+$5,769 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $31,283 $1,203.19 $14.99 +$5,769
Step 2 $32,325 $1,243.27 $15.49 +$5,961
Step 3 $33,367 $1,283.35 $15.99 +$6,153
Step 4 $34,409 $1,323.42 $16.49 +$6,345
Step 5 $35,451 $1,363.50 $16.99 +$6,537
Step 6 $36,494 $1,403.62 $17.49 +$6,730
Step 7 $37,536 $1,443.69 $17.99 +$6,922
Step 8 $38,578 $1,483.77 $18.48 +$7,114
Step 9 $39,620 $1,523.85 $18.98 +$7,306
Step 10 $40,662 $1,563.92 $19.48 +$7,498

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,514
  • DALLAS GS-4 Step 1 $31,283
  • Locality add-on +$5,769
  • Adjustment percent 22.61%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,164
  • DALLAS GS-4 Step 10 $40,662

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-4 in DALLAS: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2017, the DALLAS pay area adds a 22.61% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $1,203 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,564. 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-4 DALLAS page.

Other grades in DALLAS

GS-4 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in DALLAS?
    In 2017, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $31,283 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $40,662. This is 22.61% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,769 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $1,203 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.