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$59,192 GS-9 Step 1 in Dallas (2022)
$76,950 GS-9 Step 10 in Dallas (2022)
+$12,095 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $59,192 $2,276.62 $28.36 +$12,095
Step 2 $61,165 $2,352.50 $29.31 +$12,498
Step 3 $63,138 $2,428.38 $30.25 +$12,901
Step 4 $65,111 $2,504.27 $31.20 +$13,304
Step 5 $67,084 $2,580.15 $32.14 +$13,707
Step 6 $69,057 $2,656.04 $33.09 +$14,110
Step 7 $71,031 $2,731.96 $34.03 +$14,514
Step 8 $73,004 $2,807.85 $34.98 +$14,917
Step 9 $74,977 $2,883.73 $35.93 +$15,320
Step 10 $76,950 $2,959.62 $36.87 +$15,723

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dallas pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $47,097
  • Dallas GS-9 Step 1 $59,192
  • Locality add-on +$12,095
  • Adjustment percent 25.68%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $61,227
  • Dallas GS-9 Step 10 $76,950

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-9 in Dallas: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2022, the Dallas pay area adds a 25.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in Dallas

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $2,277 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,960. 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-9 Dallas page.

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GS-9 in Dallas questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in Dallas?
    In 2022, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns $59,192 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,950. This is 25.68% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,095 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in Dallas?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $2,277 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.