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$120,619 GS-14 Step 1 in Dallas (2022)
$156,803 GS-14 Step 10 in Dallas (2022)
+$24,646 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $120,619 $4,639.19 $57.80 +$24,646
Step 2 $124,639 $4,793.81 $59.72 +$25,467
Step 3 $128,660 $4,948.46 $61.65 +$26,289
Step 4 $132,680 $5,103.08 $63.57 +$27,110
Step 5 $136,701 $5,257.73 $65.50 +$27,932
Step 6 $140,721 $5,412.35 $67.43 +$28,753
Step 7 $144,742 $5,567.00 $69.35 +$29,575
Step 8 $148,762 $5,721.62 $71.28 +$30,396
Step 9 $152,783 $5,876.27 $73.21 +$31,218
Step 10 $156,803 $6,030.88 $75.13 +$32,039

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dallas pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $95,973
  • Dallas GS-14 Step 1 $120,619
  • Locality add-on +$24,646
  • Adjustment percent 25.68%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $124,764
  • Dallas GS-14 Step 10 $156,803

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-14 in Dallas: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2022, the Dallas pay area adds a 25.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Dallas

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $4,639 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,031. 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-14 Dallas page.

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GS-14 in Dallas questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Dallas?
    In 2022, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns $120,619 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $156,803. This is 25.68% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $24,646 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Dallas?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $4,639 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.