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$65,183 GS-10 Step 1 in Dallas (2022)
$84,740 GS-10 Step 10 in Dallas (2022)
+$13,319 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-10 pay table for Dallas

Each step below already includes the 25.68% 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 $65,183 $2,507.04 $31.23 +$13,319
Step 2 $67,356 $2,590.62 $32.27 +$13,763
Step 3 $69,529 $2,674.19 $33.32 +$14,207
Step 4 $71,702 $2,757.77 $34.36 +$14,651
Step 5 $73,875 $2,841.35 $35.40 +$15,095
Step 6 $76,048 $2,924.92 $36.44 +$15,539
Step 7 $78,221 $3,008.50 $37.48 +$15,983
Step 8 $80,394 $3,092.08 $38.52 +$16,427
Step 9 $82,567 $3,175.65 $39.56 +$16,871
Step 10 $84,740 $3,259.23 $40.60 +$17,315
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dallas pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $51,864
  • Dallas GS-10 Step 1 $65,183
  • Locality add-on +$13,319
  • Adjustment percent 25.68%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $67,425
  • Dallas GS-10 Step 10 $84,740

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 2022, the Dallas pay area adds a 25.68% 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 $2,507 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,259. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Dallas page.

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GS-10 in Dallas questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Dallas?
    In 2022, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns $65,183 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $84,740. This is 25.68% 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 2022, it is 25.68%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,319 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 $2,507 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.