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$65,479 GS-11 Step 1 in DALLAS (2018)
$85,125 GS-11 Step 10 in DALLAS (2018)
+$12,417 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $65,479 $2,518.42 $31.37 +$12,417
Step 2 $67,661 $2,602.35 $32.42 +$12,830
Step 3 $69,844 $2,686.31 $33.47 +$13,244
Step 4 $72,027 $2,770.27 $34.51 +$13,658
Step 5 $74,210 $2,854.23 $35.56 +$14,072
Step 6 $76,393 $2,938.19 $36.60 +$14,486
Step 7 $78,576 $3,022.15 $37.65 +$14,900
Step 8 $80,759 $3,106.12 $38.70 +$15,314
Step 9 $82,942 $3,190.08 $39.74 +$15,728
Step 10 $85,125 $3,274.04 $40.79 +$16,142

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,062
  • DALLAS GS-11 Step 1 $65,479
  • Locality add-on +$12,417
  • Adjustment percent 23.40%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,983
  • DALLAS GS-11 Step 10 $85,125

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-11 in DALLAS: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2018, the DALLAS pay area adds a 23.40% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $2,518 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,274. 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-11 DALLAS page.

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GS-11 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in DALLAS?
    In 2018, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $65,479 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $85,125. This is 23.40% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,417 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $2,518 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.