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$78,820 GS-11 Step 1 in Dallas (2024)
$102,463 GS-11 Step 10 in Dallas (2024)
+$16,713 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $78,820 $3,031.54 $37.77 +$16,713
Step 2 $81,447 $3,132.58 $39.03 +$17,270
Step 3 $84,074 $3,233.62 $40.28 +$17,827
Step 4 $86,701 $3,334.65 $41.54 +$18,384
Step 5 $89,328 $3,435.69 $42.80 +$18,941
Step 6 $91,955 $3,536.73 $44.06 +$19,498
Step 7 $94,582 $3,637.77 $45.32 +$20,055
Step 8 $97,209 $3,738.81 $46.58 +$20,612
Step 9 $99,836 $3,839.85 $47.84 +$21,169
Step 10 $102,463 $3,940.88 $49.10 +$21,726

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dallas pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $62,107
  • Dallas GS-11 Step 1 $78,820
  • Locality add-on +$16,713
  • Adjustment percent 26.91%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $80,737
  • Dallas GS-11 Step 10 $102,463

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-11 in Dallas: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2024, the Dallas pay area adds a 26.91% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in Dallas

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $3,032 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,941. 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-11 Dallas page.

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GS-11 in Dallas questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Dallas?
    In 2024, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns $78,820 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $102,463. This is 26.91% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,713 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Dallas?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $3,032 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.