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$27,902 GS-1 Step 1 in Dallas (2024)
$34,903 GS-1 Step 10 in Dallas (2024)
+$5,916 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-1 pay table for Dallas

Each step below already includes the 26.91% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-1 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $27,902 $1,073.15 $13.37 +$5,916
Step 2 $28,839 $1,109.19 $13.82 +$6,115
Step 3 $29,765 $1,144.81 $14.26 +$6,311
Step 4 $30,691 $1,180.42 $14.71 +$6,508
Step 5 $31,616 $1,216.00 $15.15 +$6,704
Step 6 $32,158 $1,236.85 $15.41 +$6,819
Step 7 $33,077 $1,272.19 $15.85 +$7,014
Step 8 $34,002 $1,307.77 $16.29 +$7,210
Step 9 $34,039 $1,309.19 $16.31 +$7,218
Step 10 $34,903 $1,342.42 $16.72 +$7,401
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dallas pays

  • Base GS-1 Step 1 $21,986
  • Dallas GS-1 Step 1 $27,902
  • Locality add-on +$5,916
  • Adjustment percent 26.91%
  • Base GS-1 Step 10 $27,502
  • Dallas GS-1 Step 10 $34,903

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-1 in Dallas: what to expect

Entry-level clerical, labor and support positions. GS-1 is rarely used today; most entry roles now start at GS-2 or GS-3.

For 2024, the Dallas pay area adds a 26.91% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-1 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. No formal education or experience required. Generally filled by workers with basic literacy and ability to follow simple instructions.

Promotion path. Promotion to GS-2 typically follows one year of satisfactory service.

The rough military equivalent for GS-1 is E-2 Private Second Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-1 in Dallas

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $1,073 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,342. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-1 Dallas page.

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GS-1 in Dallas questions

  • How much does a GS-1 make in Dallas?
    In 2024, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns $27,902 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $34,903. This is 26.91% higher than the base GS-1 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-1 in Dallas?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Dallas in 2024, it is 26.91%. On a GS-1 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,916 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-1 in Dallas?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-1 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $1,073 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.