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$41,952 GS-6 Step 1 in DALLAS (2020)
$54,539 GS-6 Step 10 in DALLAS (2020)
+$8,385 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $41,952 $1,613.54 $20.10 +$8,385
Step 2 $43,351 $1,667.35 $20.77 +$8,665
Step 3 $44,749 $1,721.12 $21.44 +$8,944
Step 4 $46,148 $1,774.92 $22.11 +$9,224
Step 5 $47,546 $1,828.69 $22.78 +$9,503
Step 6 $48,945 $1,882.50 $23.45 +$9,783
Step 7 $50,343 $1,936.27 $24.12 +$10,062
Step 8 $51,742 $1,990.08 $24.79 +$10,342
Step 9 $53,140 $2,043.85 $25.46 +$10,621
Step 10 $54,539 $2,097.65 $26.13 +$10,901

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $33,567
  • DALLAS GS-6 Step 1 $41,952
  • Locality add-on +$8,385
  • Adjustment percent 24.98%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $43,638
  • DALLAS GS-6 Step 10 $54,539

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-6 in DALLAS: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2020, the DALLAS pay area adds a 24.98% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $1,614 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,098. 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-6 DALLAS page.

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GS-6 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in DALLAS?
    In 2020, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $41,952 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $54,539. This is 24.98% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,385 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $1,614 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.