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$48,013 GS-8 Step 1 in DALLAS (2017)
$62,413 GS-8 Step 10 in DALLAS (2017)
+$8,854 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $48,013 $1,846.65 $23.01 +$8,854
Step 2 $49,613 $1,908.19 $23.77 +$9,149
Step 3 $51,213 $1,969.73 $24.54 +$9,444
Step 4 $52,813 $2,031.27 $25.31 +$9,739
Step 5 $54,413 $2,092.81 $26.07 +$10,034
Step 6 $56,013 $2,154.35 $26.84 +$10,329
Step 7 $57,613 $2,215.88 $27.61 +$10,624
Step 8 $59,213 $2,277.42 $28.37 +$10,919
Step 9 $60,813 $2,338.96 $29.14 +$11,214
Step 10 $62,413 $2,400.50 $29.91 +$11,509

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $39,159
  • DALLAS GS-8 Step 1 $48,013
  • Locality add-on +$8,854
  • Adjustment percent 22.61%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $50,904
  • DALLAS GS-8 Step 10 $62,413

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-8 in DALLAS: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2017, the DALLAS pay area adds a 22.61% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $1,847 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,401. 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-8 DALLAS page.

Other grades in DALLAS

GS-8 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in DALLAS?
    In 2017, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $48,013 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $62,413. This is 22.61% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,854 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $1,847 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.