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$60,829 GS-10 Step 1 in DALLAS (2019)
$79,073 GS-10 Step 10 in DALLAS (2019)
+$11,856 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 pay table for DALLAS

Each step below already includes the 24.21% 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 $60,829 $2,339.58 $29.15 +$11,856
Step 2 $62,856 $2,417.54 $30.12 +$12,251
Step 3 $64,884 $2,495.54 $31.09 +$12,647
Step 4 $66,911 $2,573.50 $32.06 +$13,042
Step 5 $68,938 $2,651.46 $33.03 +$13,437
Step 6 $70,965 $2,729.42 $34.00 +$13,832
Step 7 $72,992 $2,807.38 $34.97 +$14,227
Step 8 $75,019 $2,885.35 $35.95 +$14,622
Step 9 $77,046 $2,963.31 $36.92 +$15,017
Step 10 $79,073 $3,041.27 $37.89 +$15,412
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • DALLAS GS-10 Step 1 $60,829
  • Locality add-on +$11,856
  • Adjustment percent 24.21%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • DALLAS GS-10 Step 10 $79,073

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 2019, the DALLAS pay area adds a 24.21% 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 $2,340 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,041. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 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 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $60,829 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $79,073. This is 24.21% 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 2019, it is 24.21%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,856 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 $2,340 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.