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$74,961 GS-11 Step 1 in Dallas (2023)
$97,446 GS-11 Step 10 in Dallas (2023)
+$15,642 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-11 pay table for Dallas

Each step below already includes the 26.37% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $74,961 $2,883.12 $35.92 +$15,642
Step 2 $77,460 $2,979.23 $37.12 +$16,164
Step 3 $79,958 $3,075.31 $38.31 +$16,685
Step 4 $82,456 $3,171.38 $39.51 +$17,206
Step 5 $84,955 $3,267.50 $40.71 +$17,728
Step 6 $87,453 $3,363.58 $41.90 +$18,249
Step 7 $89,951 $3,459.65 $43.10 +$18,770
Step 8 $92,450 $3,555.77 $44.30 +$19,292
Step 9 $94,948 $3,651.85 $45.49 +$19,813
Step 10 $97,446 $3,747.92 $46.69 +$20,334

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dallas pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $59,319
  • Dallas GS-11 Step 1 $74,961
  • Locality add-on +$15,642
  • Adjustment percent 26.37%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $77,112
  • Dallas GS-11 Step 10 $97,446

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-11 in Dallas: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2023, the Dallas pay area adds a 26.37% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-11 in Dallas

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $2,883 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,748. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 Dallas page.

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GS-11 in Dallas questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Dallas?
    In 2023, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns $74,961 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $97,446. This is 26.37% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in Dallas?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Dallas in 2023, it is 26.37%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,642 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Dallas?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $2,883 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.