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$48,391 GS-7 Step 1 in Dallas (2022)
$62,903 GS-7 Step 10 in Dallas (2022)
+$9,888 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-7 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-7 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $48,391 $1,861.19 $23.19 +$9,888
Step 2 $50,003 $1,923.19 $23.96 +$10,217
Step 3 $51,616 $1,985.23 $24.73 +$10,547
Step 4 $53,228 $2,047.23 $25.50 +$10,876
Step 5 $54,840 $2,109.23 $26.28 +$11,205
Step 6 $56,453 $2,171.27 $27.05 +$11,535
Step 7 $58,065 $2,233.27 $27.82 +$11,864
Step 8 $59,678 $2,295.31 $28.60 +$12,194
Step 9 $61,290 $2,357.31 $29.37 +$12,523
Step 10 $62,903 $2,419.35 $30.14 +$12,853

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dallas pays

  • Base GS-7 Step 1 $38,503
  • Dallas GS-7 Step 1 $48,391
  • Locality add-on +$9,888
  • Adjustment percent 25.68%
  • Base GS-7 Step 10 $50,050
  • Dallas GS-7 Step 10 $62,903

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-7 in Dallas: what to expect

Entry-level professional roles for college graduates with superior academic achievement, plus more senior technician positions.

For 2022, the Dallas pay area adds a 25.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-7 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, one year of graduate study, or one year of GS-5-equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usual career-ladder promotion to GS-9 after one year of specialized experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-7 is O-2 First Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-7 in Dallas

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $1,861 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,419. 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-7 Dallas page.

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GS-7 in Dallas questions

  • How much does a GS-7 make in Dallas?
    In 2022, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns $48,391 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $62,903. This is 25.68% higher than the base GS-7 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-7 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-7 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,888 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-7 in Dallas?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-7 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $1,861 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.