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$39,013 GS-6 Step 1 in DALLAS (2017)
$50,721 GS-6 Step 10 in DALLAS (2017)
+$7,194 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $39,013 $1,500.50 $18.69 +$7,194
Step 2 $40,314 $1,550.54 $19.32 +$7,434
Step 3 $41,615 $1,600.58 $19.94 +$7,674
Step 4 $42,916 $1,650.62 $20.56 +$7,914
Step 5 $44,217 $1,700.65 $21.19 +$8,154
Step 6 $45,518 $1,750.69 $21.81 +$8,394
Step 7 $46,819 $1,800.73 $22.43 +$8,634
Step 8 $48,120 $1,850.77 $23.06 +$8,874
Step 9 $49,420 $1,900.77 $23.68 +$9,113
Step 10 $50,721 $1,950.81 $24.30 +$9,353

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,819
  • DALLAS GS-6 Step 1 $39,013
  • Locality add-on +$7,194
  • Adjustment percent 22.61%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $41,368
  • DALLAS GS-6 Step 10 $50,721

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-6 in DALLAS: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2017, the DALLAS pay area adds a 22.61% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $1,501 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,951. 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-6 DALLAS page.

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GS-6 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in DALLAS?
    In 2017, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $39,013 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $50,721. This is 22.61% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,194 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $1,501 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.