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$71,740 GS-10 Step 1 in Dallas (2024)
$93,259 GS-10 Step 10 in Dallas (2024)
+$15,212 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $71,740 $2,759.23 $34.37 +$15,212
Step 2 $74,131 $2,851.19 $35.52 +$15,719
Step 3 $76,522 $2,943.15 $36.67 +$16,226
Step 4 $78,913 $3,035.12 $37.81 +$16,733
Step 5 $81,304 $3,127.08 $38.96 +$17,240
Step 6 $83,695 $3,219.04 $40.10 +$17,747
Step 7 $86,086 $3,311.00 $41.25 +$18,254
Step 8 $88,477 $3,402.96 $42.39 +$18,761
Step 9 $90,868 $3,494.92 $43.54 +$19,268
Step 10 $93,259 $3,586.88 $44.69 +$19,775
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dallas pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $56,528
  • Dallas GS-10 Step 1 $71,740
  • Locality add-on +$15,212
  • Adjustment percent 26.91%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $73,484
  • Dallas GS-10 Step 10 $93,259

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-10 in Dallas: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2024, the Dallas pay area adds a 26.91% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Dallas

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $2,759 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,587. 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-10 Dallas page.

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GS-10 in Dallas questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Dallas?
    In 2024, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns $71,740 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $93,259. This is 26.91% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 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-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,212 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Dallas?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $2,759 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.