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$43,547 GS-6 Step 1 in Dallas (2022)
$56,611 GS-6 Step 10 in Dallas (2022)
+$8,898 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $43,547 $1,674.88 $20.87 +$8,898
Step 2 $44,998 $1,730.69 $21.56 +$9,194
Step 3 $46,450 $1,786.54 $22.26 +$9,491
Step 4 $47,902 $1,842.38 $22.95 +$9,788
Step 5 $49,353 $1,898.19 $23.65 +$10,084
Step 6 $50,805 $1,954.04 $24.34 +$10,381
Step 7 $52,256 $2,009.85 $25.04 +$10,677
Step 8 $53,708 $2,065.69 $25.73 +$10,974
Step 9 $55,160 $2,121.54 $26.43 +$11,271
Step 10 $56,611 $2,177.35 $27.13 +$11,567

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dallas pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $34,649
  • Dallas GS-6 Step 1 $43,547
  • Locality add-on +$8,898
  • Adjustment percent 25.68%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $45,044
  • Dallas GS-6 Step 10 $56,611

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 2022, the Dallas pay area adds a 25.68% 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 $1,675 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,177. 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-6 Dallas page.

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GS-6 in Dallas questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Dallas?
    In 2022, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns $43,547 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $56,611. This is 25.68% 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 2022, it is 25.68%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,898 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 $1,675 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.