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$63,425 GS-10 Step 1 in DALLAS (2021)
$82,457 GS-10 Step 10 in DALLAS (2021)
+$12,677 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $63,425 $2,439.42 $30.39 +$12,677
Step 2 $65,540 $2,520.77 $31.40 +$13,100
Step 3 $67,654 $2,602.08 $32.42 +$13,522
Step 4 $69,769 $2,683.42 $33.43 +$13,945
Step 5 $71,883 $2,764.73 $34.44 +$14,367
Step 6 $73,998 $2,846.08 $35.46 +$14,790
Step 7 $76,113 $2,927.42 $36.47 +$15,213
Step 8 $78,227 $3,008.73 $37.48 +$15,635
Step 9 $80,342 $3,090.08 $38.50 +$16,058
Step 10 $82,457 $3,171.42 $39.51 +$16,481
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • DALLAS GS-10 Step 1 $63,425
  • Locality add-on +$12,677
  • Adjustment percent 24.98%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • DALLAS GS-10 Step 10 $82,457

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 2021, 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 $2,439 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,171. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 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 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $63,425 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $82,457. 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 2021, it is 24.98%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,677 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 $2,439 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.