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$66,831 GS-11 Step 1 in DALLAS (2019)
$86,886 GS-11 Step 10 in DALLAS (2019)
+$13,026 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $66,831 $2,570.42 $32.02 +$13,026
Step 2 $69,060 $2,656.15 $33.09 +$13,461
Step 3 $71,288 $2,741.85 $34.16 +$13,895
Step 4 $73,516 $2,827.54 $35.23 +$14,329
Step 5 $75,745 $2,913.27 $36.29 +$14,764
Step 6 $77,973 $2,998.96 $37.36 +$15,198
Step 7 $80,201 $3,084.65 $38.43 +$15,632
Step 8 $82,429 $3,170.35 $39.50 +$16,066
Step 9 $84,658 $3,256.08 $40.56 +$16,501
Step 10 $86,886 $3,341.77 $41.63 +$16,935

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,805
  • DALLAS GS-11 Step 1 $66,831
  • Locality add-on +$13,026
  • Adjustment percent 24.21%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $69,951
  • DALLAS GS-11 Step 10 $86,886

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 2019, the DALLAS pay area adds a 24.21% 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 $2,570 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,342. 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-11 DALLAS page.

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GS-11 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in DALLAS?
    In 2019, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $66,831 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $86,886. This is 24.21% 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 2019, it is 24.21%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,026 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 $2,570 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.