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$33,638 GS-4 Step 1 in DALLAS (2020)
$43,728 GS-4 Step 10 in DALLAS (2020)
+$6,723 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $33,638 $1,293.77 $16.12 +$6,723
Step 2 $34,759 $1,336.88 $16.66 +$6,947
Step 3 $35,881 $1,380.04 $17.19 +$7,172
Step 4 $37,002 $1,423.15 $17.73 +$7,396
Step 5 $38,123 $1,466.27 $18.27 +$7,620
Step 6 $39,244 $1,509.38 $18.80 +$7,844
Step 7 $40,365 $1,552.50 $19.34 +$8,068
Step 8 $41,486 $1,595.62 $19.88 +$8,292
Step 9 $42,607 $1,638.73 $20.42 +$8,516
Step 10 $43,728 $1,681.85 $20.95 +$8,740

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,915
  • DALLAS GS-4 Step 1 $33,638
  • Locality add-on +$6,723
  • Adjustment percent 24.98%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,988
  • DALLAS GS-4 Step 10 $43,728

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-4 in DALLAS: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2020, the DALLAS pay area adds a 24.98% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $1,294 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,682. 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-4 DALLAS page.

Other grades in DALLAS

GS-4 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in DALLAS?
    In 2020, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $33,638 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $43,728. This is 24.98% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,723 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $1,294 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.