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$61,957 GS-9 Step 1 in Dallas (2023)
$80,541 GS-9 Step 10 in Dallas (2023)
+$12,929 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $61,957 $2,382.96 $29.69 +$12,929
Step 2 $64,022 $2,462.38 $30.68 +$13,360
Step 3 $66,086 $2,541.77 $31.67 +$13,790
Step 4 $68,151 $2,621.19 $32.66 +$14,221
Step 5 $70,216 $2,700.62 $33.64 +$14,652
Step 6 $72,281 $2,780.04 $34.63 +$15,083
Step 7 $74,346 $2,859.46 $35.62 +$15,514
Step 8 $76,411 $2,938.88 $36.61 +$15,945
Step 9 $78,476 $3,018.31 $37.60 +$16,376
Step 10 $80,541 $3,097.73 $38.59 +$16,807

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dallas pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $49,028
  • Dallas GS-9 Step 1 $61,957
  • Locality add-on +$12,929
  • Adjustment percent 26.37%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $63,734
  • Dallas GS-9 Step 10 $80,541

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 2023, the Dallas pay area adds a 26.37% 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 $2,383 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,098. 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-9 Dallas page.

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GS-9 in Dallas questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in Dallas?
    In 2023, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns $61,957 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,541. This is 26.37% 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 2023, it is 26.37%. On a GS-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,929 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 $2,383 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.