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$93,325 GS-13 Step 1 in DALLAS (2018)
$121,323 GS-13 Step 10 in DALLAS (2018)
+$17,697 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $93,325 $3,589.42 $44.72 +$17,697
Step 2 $96,436 $3,709.08 $46.21 +$18,287
Step 3 $99,547 $3,828.73 $47.70 +$18,877
Step 4 $102,658 $3,948.38 $49.19 +$19,467
Step 5 $105,769 $4,068.04 $50.68 +$20,057
Step 6 $108,880 $4,187.69 $52.17 +$20,647
Step 7 $111,990 $4,307.31 $53.66 +$21,236
Step 8 $115,101 $4,426.96 $55.15 +$21,826
Step 9 $118,212 $4,546.62 $56.64 +$22,416
Step 10 $121,323 $4,666.27 $58.13 +$23,006

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $75,628
  • DALLAS GS-13 Step 1 $93,325
  • Locality add-on +$17,697
  • Adjustment percent 23.40%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $98,317
  • DALLAS GS-13 Step 10 $121,323

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-13 in DALLAS: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2018, the DALLAS pay area adds a 23.40% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $3,589 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,666. 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-13 DALLAS page.

Other grades in DALLAS

GS-13 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in DALLAS?
    In 2018, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $93,325 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $121,323. This is 23.40% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,697 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $3,589 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.