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$33,975 GS-4 Step 1 in DALLAS (2021)
$44,165 GS-4 Step 10 in DALLAS (2021)
+$6,791 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $33,975 $1,306.73 $16.28 +$6,791
Step 2 $35,107 $1,350.27 $16.82 +$7,017
Step 3 $36,239 $1,393.81 $17.36 +$7,243
Step 4 $37,372 $1,437.38 $17.91 +$7,470
Step 5 $38,504 $1,480.92 $18.45 +$7,696
Step 6 $39,636 $1,524.46 $18.99 +$7,922
Step 7 $40,768 $1,568.00 $19.53 +$8,148
Step 8 $41,901 $1,611.58 $20.08 +$8,375
Step 9 $43,033 $1,655.12 $20.62 +$8,601
Step 10 $44,165 $1,698.65 $21.16 +$8,827

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,184
  • DALLAS GS-4 Step 1 $33,975
  • Locality add-on +$6,791
  • Adjustment percent 24.98%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $35,338
  • DALLAS GS-4 Step 10 $44,165

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 2021, 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 $1,307 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,699. 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-4 DALLAS page.

Other grades in DALLAS

GS-4 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in DALLAS?
    In 2021, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $33,975 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $44,165. 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 2021, it is 24.98%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,791 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 $1,307 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.