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$31,925 GS-4 Step 1 in DALLAS (2018)
$41,498 GS-4 Step 10 in DALLAS (2018)
+$6,054 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $31,925 $1,227.88 $15.30 +$6,054
Step 2 $32,989 $1,268.81 $15.81 +$6,256
Step 3 $34,052 $1,309.69 $16.32 +$6,457
Step 4 $35,116 $1,350.62 $16.83 +$6,659
Step 5 $36,180 $1,391.54 $17.34 +$6,861
Step 6 $37,243 $1,432.42 $17.85 +$7,062
Step 7 $38,307 $1,473.35 $18.36 +$7,264
Step 8 $39,371 $1,514.27 $18.86 +$7,466
Step 9 $40,434 $1,555.15 $19.37 +$7,667
Step 10 $41,498 $1,596.08 $19.88 +$7,869

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,871
  • DALLAS GS-4 Step 1 $31,925
  • Locality add-on +$6,054
  • Adjustment percent 23.40%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,629
  • DALLAS GS-4 Step 10 $41,498

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-4 in DALLAS: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2018, the DALLAS pay area adds a 23.40% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $1,228 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,596. 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-4 DALLAS page.

Other grades in DALLAS

GS-4 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in DALLAS?
    In 2018, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $31,925 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,498. This is 23.40% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,054 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $1,228 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.