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$102,072 GS-13 Step 1 in Dallas (2022)
$132,692 GS-13 Step 10 in Dallas (2022)
+$20,856 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $102,072 $3,925.85 $48.91 +$20,856
Step 2 $105,474 $4,056.69 $50.54 +$21,551
Step 3 $108,877 $4,187.58 $52.17 +$22,247
Step 4 $112,279 $4,318.42 $53.80 +$22,942
Step 5 $115,681 $4,449.27 $55.43 +$23,637
Step 6 $119,083 $4,580.12 $57.06 +$24,332
Step 7 $122,485 $4,710.96 $58.69 +$25,027
Step 8 $125,887 $4,841.81 $60.32 +$25,722
Step 9 $129,290 $4,972.69 $61.95 +$26,418
Step 10 $132,692 $5,103.54 $63.58 +$27,113

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dallas pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $81,216
  • Dallas GS-13 Step 1 $102,072
  • Locality add-on +$20,856
  • Adjustment percent 25.68%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $105,579
  • Dallas GS-13 Step 10 $132,692

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-13 in Dallas: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2022, the Dallas pay area adds a 25.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in Dallas

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $3,926 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,104. 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-13 Dallas page.

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GS-13 in Dallas questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Dallas?
    In 2022, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns $102,072 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $132,692. This is 25.68% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $20,856 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Dallas?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $3,926 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.