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$59,598 GS-10 Step 1 in DALLAS (2018)
$77,479 GS-10 Step 10 in DALLAS (2018)
+$11,301 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for DALLAS

Each step below already includes the 23.40% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $59,598 $2,292.23 $28.56 +$11,301
Step 2 $61,585 $2,368.65 $29.51 +$11,678
Step 3 $63,572 $2,445.08 $30.46 +$12,055
Step 4 $65,559 $2,521.50 $31.41 +$12,432
Step 5 $67,545 $2,597.88 $32.36 +$12,808
Step 6 $69,532 $2,674.31 $33.32 +$13,185
Step 7 $71,519 $2,750.73 $34.27 +$13,562
Step 8 $73,506 $2,827.15 $35.22 +$13,939
Step 9 $75,492 $2,903.54 $36.17 +$14,315
Step 10 $77,479 $2,979.96 $37.12 +$14,692
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • DALLAS GS-10 Step 1 $59,598
  • Locality add-on +$11,301
  • Adjustment percent 23.40%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • DALLAS GS-10 Step 10 $77,479

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-10 in DALLAS: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2018, the DALLAS pay area adds a 23.40% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $2,292 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,980. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 DALLAS page.

Other grades in DALLAS

GS-10 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in DALLAS?
    In 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $59,598 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,479. This is 23.40% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in DALLAS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DALLAS in 2018, it is 23.40%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,301 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $2,292 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.