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$42,372 GS-6 Step 1 in DALLAS (2021)
$55,082 GS-6 Step 10 in DALLAS (2021)
+$8,469 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $42,372 $1,629.69 $20.30 +$8,469
Step 2 $43,784 $1,684.00 $20.98 +$8,751
Step 3 $45,197 $1,738.35 $21.66 +$9,034
Step 4 $46,609 $1,792.65 $22.33 +$9,316
Step 5 $48,021 $1,846.96 $23.01 +$9,598
Step 6 $49,433 $1,901.27 $23.69 +$9,880
Step 7 $50,846 $1,955.62 $24.36 +$10,163
Step 8 $52,258 $2,009.92 $25.04 +$10,445
Step 9 $53,670 $2,064.23 $25.72 +$10,727
Step 10 $55,082 $2,118.54 $26.39 +$11,009

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $33,903
  • DALLAS GS-6 Step 1 $42,372
  • Locality add-on +$8,469
  • Adjustment percent 24.98%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $44,073
  • DALLAS GS-6 Step 10 $55,082

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 2021, 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 $1,630 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,119. 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-6 DALLAS page.

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GS-6 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in DALLAS?
    In 2021, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $42,372 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $55,082. 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 2021, it is 24.98%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,469 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 $1,630 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.