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$45,582 GS-6 Step 1 in Dallas (2023)
$59,252 GS-6 Step 10 in Dallas (2023)
+$9,512 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $45,582 $1,753.15 $21.84 +$9,512
Step 2 $47,101 $1,811.58 $22.57 +$9,829
Step 3 $48,620 $1,870.00 $23.30 +$10,146
Step 4 $50,139 $1,928.42 $24.02 +$10,463
Step 5 $51,658 $1,986.85 $24.75 +$10,780
Step 6 $53,176 $2,045.23 $25.48 +$11,096
Step 7 $54,695 $2,103.65 $26.21 +$11,413
Step 8 $56,214 $2,162.08 $26.94 +$11,730
Step 9 $57,733 $2,220.50 $27.66 +$12,047
Step 10 $59,252 $2,278.92 $28.39 +$12,364

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dallas pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $36,070
  • Dallas GS-6 Step 1 $45,582
  • Locality add-on +$9,512
  • Adjustment percent 26.37%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $46,888
  • Dallas GS-6 Step 10 $59,252

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-6 in Dallas: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2023, the Dallas pay area adds a 26.37% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Dallas

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $1,753 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,279. 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-6 Dallas page.

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GS-6 in Dallas questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Dallas?
    In 2023, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns $45,582 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $59,252. This is 26.37% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,512 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Dallas?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $1,753 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.