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$34,916 GS-4 Step 1 in Dallas (2022)
$45,391 GS-4 Step 10 in Dallas (2022)
+$7,134 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $34,916 $1,342.92 $16.73 +$7,134
Step 2 $36,080 $1,387.69 $17.29 +$7,372
Step 3 $37,244 $1,432.46 $17.85 +$7,610
Step 4 $38,408 $1,477.23 $18.40 +$7,848
Step 5 $39,572 $1,522.00 $18.96 +$8,086
Step 6 $40,735 $1,566.73 $19.52 +$8,323
Step 7 $41,899 $1,611.50 $20.08 +$8,561
Step 8 $43,063 $1,656.27 $20.63 +$8,799
Step 9 $44,227 $1,701.04 $21.19 +$9,037
Step 10 $45,391 $1,745.81 $21.75 +$9,275

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dallas pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,782
  • Dallas GS-4 Step 1 $34,916
  • Locality add-on +$7,134
  • Adjustment percent 25.68%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $36,116
  • Dallas GS-4 Step 10 $45,391

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 2022, the Dallas pay area adds a 25.68% 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 $1,343 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,746. 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-4 Dallas page.

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GS-4 in Dallas questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Dallas?
    In 2022, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns $34,916 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $45,391. This is 25.68% 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 2022, it is 25.68%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,134 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 $1,343 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.