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$44,244 GS-7 Step 1 in DALLAS (2018)
$57,516 GS-7 Step 10 in DALLAS (2018)
+$8,390 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-7 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-7 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $44,244 $1,701.69 $21.20 +$8,390
Step 2 $45,718 $1,758.38 $21.91 +$8,669
Step 3 $47,193 $1,815.12 $22.61 +$8,949
Step 4 $48,668 $1,871.85 $23.32 +$9,229
Step 5 $50,142 $1,928.54 $24.03 +$9,508
Step 6 $51,617 $1,985.27 $24.73 +$9,788
Step 7 $53,092 $2,042.00 $25.44 +$10,068
Step 8 $54,566 $2,098.69 $26.15 +$10,347
Step 9 $56,041 $2,155.42 $26.85 +$10,627
Step 10 $57,516 $2,212.15 $27.56 +$10,907

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-7 Step 1 $35,854
  • DALLAS GS-7 Step 1 $44,244
  • Locality add-on +$8,390
  • Adjustment percent 23.40%
  • Base GS-7 Step 10 $46,609
  • DALLAS GS-7 Step 10 $57,516

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-7 in DALLAS: what to expect

Entry-level professional roles for college graduates with superior academic achievement, plus more senior technician positions.

For 2018, the DALLAS pay area adds a 23.40% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-7 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, one year of graduate study, or one year of GS-5-equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usual career-ladder promotion to GS-9 after one year of specialized experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-7 is O-2 First Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-7 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $1,702 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,212. 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-7 DALLAS page.

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GS-7 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-7 make in DALLAS?
    In 2018, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $44,244 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $57,516. This is 23.40% higher than the base GS-7 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-7 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-7 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,390 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-7 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-7 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $1,702 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.