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$62,797 GS-10 Step 1 in DALLAS (2020)
$81,638 GS-10 Step 10 in DALLAS (2020)
+$12,551 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for DALLAS

Each step below already includes the 24.98% 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 $62,797 $2,415.27 $30.09 +$12,551
Step 2 $64,891 $2,495.81 $31.09 +$12,970
Step 3 $66,984 $2,576.31 $32.10 +$13,388
Step 4 $69,078 $2,656.85 $33.10 +$13,807
Step 5 $71,171 $2,737.35 $34.10 +$14,225
Step 6 $73,265 $2,817.88 $35.11 +$14,644
Step 7 $75,358 $2,898.38 $36.11 +$15,062
Step 8 $77,451 $2,978.88 $37.11 +$15,480
Step 9 $79,545 $3,059.42 $38.11 +$15,899
Step 10 $81,638 $3,139.92 $39.12 +$16,317
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • DALLAS GS-10 Step 1 $62,797
  • Locality add-on +$12,551
  • Adjustment percent 24.98%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • DALLAS GS-10 Step 10 $81,638

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 2020, the DALLAS pay area adds a 24.98% 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 $2,415 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,140. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 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 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $62,797 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,638. This is 24.98% 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 2020, it is 24.98%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,551 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 $2,415 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.