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$126,254 GS-14 Step 1 in Dallas (2023)
$164,127 GS-14 Step 10 in Dallas (2023)
+$26,346 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $126,254 $4,855.92 $60.50 +$26,346
Step 2 $130,462 $5,017.77 $62.51 +$27,224
Step 3 $134,670 $5,179.62 $64.53 +$28,102
Step 4 $138,878 $5,341.46 $66.54 +$28,980
Step 5 $143,086 $5,503.31 $68.56 +$29,858
Step 6 $147,294 $5,665.15 $70.58 +$30,736
Step 7 $151,502 $5,827.00 $72.59 +$31,614
Step 8 $155,711 $5,988.88 $74.61 +$32,493
Step 9 $159,919 $6,150.73 $76.63 +$33,371
Step 10 $164,127 $6,312.58 $78.64 +$34,249

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dallas pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $99,908
  • Dallas GS-14 Step 1 $126,254
  • Locality add-on +$26,346
  • Adjustment percent 26.37%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $129,878
  • Dallas GS-14 Step 10 $164,127

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-14 in Dallas: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2023, the Dallas pay area adds a 26.37% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Dallas

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $4,856 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,313. 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-14 Dallas page.

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GS-14 in Dallas questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Dallas?
    In 2023, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns $126,254 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $164,127. This is 26.37% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $26,346 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Dallas?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $4,856 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.