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$36,547 GS-4 Step 1 in Dallas (2023)
$47,511 GS-4 Step 10 in Dallas (2023)
+$7,626 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $36,547 $1,405.65 $17.51 +$7,626
Step 2 $37,766 $1,452.54 $18.10 +$7,881
Step 3 $38,984 $1,499.38 $18.68 +$8,135
Step 4 $40,202 $1,546.23 $19.26 +$8,389
Step 5 $41,420 $1,593.08 $19.85 +$8,643
Step 6 $42,639 $1,639.96 $20.43 +$8,898
Step 7 $43,857 $1,686.81 $21.01 +$9,152
Step 8 $45,075 $1,733.65 $21.60 +$9,406
Step 9 $46,293 $1,780.50 $22.18 +$9,660
Step 10 $47,511 $1,827.35 $22.77 +$9,914

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dallas pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $28,921
  • Dallas GS-4 Step 1 $36,547
  • Locality add-on +$7,626
  • Adjustment percent 26.37%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $37,597
  • Dallas GS-4 Step 10 $47,511

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-4 in Dallas: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2023, the Dallas pay area adds a 26.37% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Dallas

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $1,406 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,827. 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-4 Dallas page.

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GS-4 in Dallas questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Dallas?
    In 2023, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns $36,547 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,511. This is 26.37% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,626 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Dallas?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $1,406 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.