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$95,253 GS-13 Step 1 in DALLAS (2019)
$123,826 GS-13 Step 10 in DALLAS (2019)
+$18,566 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $95,253 $3,663.58 $45.64 +$18,566
Step 2 $98,428 $3,785.69 $47.16 +$19,185
Step 3 $101,603 $3,907.81 $48.68 +$19,804
Step 4 $104,777 $4,029.88 $50.20 +$20,422
Step 5 $107,952 $4,152.00 $51.73 +$21,041
Step 6 $111,127 $4,274.12 $53.25 +$21,660
Step 7 $114,302 $4,396.23 $54.77 +$22,279
Step 8 $117,477 $4,518.35 $56.29 +$22,898
Step 9 $120,651 $4,640.42 $57.81 +$23,516
Step 10 $123,826 $4,762.54 $59.33 +$24,135

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $76,687
  • DALLAS GS-13 Step 1 $95,253
  • Locality add-on +$18,566
  • Adjustment percent 24.21%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $99,691
  • DALLAS GS-13 Step 10 $123,826

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 2019, the DALLAS pay area adds a 24.21% 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 $3,664 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,763. 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-13 DALLAS page.

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GS-13 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in DALLAS?
    In 2019, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $95,253 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $123,826. This is 24.21% 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 2019, it is 24.21%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,566 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 $3,664 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.