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$132,753 GS-14 Step 1 in Dallas (2024)
$172,581 GS-14 Step 10 in Dallas (2024)
+$28,149 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $132,753 $5,105.88 $63.61 +$28,149
Step 2 $137,178 $5,276.08 $65.73 +$29,087
Step 3 $141,604 $5,446.31 $67.85 +$30,026
Step 4 $146,029 $5,616.50 $69.97 +$30,964
Step 5 $150,454 $5,786.69 $72.09 +$31,902
Step 6 $154,880 $5,956.92 $74.21 +$32,841
Step 7 $159,305 $6,127.12 $76.33 +$33,779
Step 8 $163,730 $6,297.31 $78.45 +$34,717
Step 9 $168,156 $6,467.54 $80.57 +$35,656
Step 10 $172,581 $6,637.73 $82.69 +$36,594

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dallas pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $104,604
  • Dallas GS-14 Step 1 $132,753
  • Locality add-on +$28,149
  • Adjustment percent 26.91%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $135,987
  • Dallas GS-14 Step 10 $172,581

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-14 in Dallas: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2024, the Dallas pay area adds a 26.91% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Dallas

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $5,106 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,638. 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-14 Dallas page.

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GS-14 in Dallas questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Dallas?
    In 2024, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns $132,753 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $172,581. This is 26.91% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $28,149 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Dallas?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $5,106 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.