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$38,428 GS-4 Step 1 in Dallas (2024)
$49,953 GS-4 Step 10 in Dallas (2024)
+$8,148 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $38,428 $1,478.00 $18.41 +$8,148
Step 2 $39,709 $1,527.27 $19.03 +$8,420
Step 3 $40,989 $1,576.50 $19.64 +$8,691
Step 4 $42,270 $1,625.77 $20.25 +$8,963
Step 5 $43,550 $1,675.00 $20.87 +$9,234
Step 6 $44,831 $1,724.27 $21.48 +$9,506
Step 7 $46,111 $1,773.50 $22.09 +$9,777
Step 8 $47,392 $1,822.77 $22.71 +$10,049
Step 9 $48,673 $1,872.04 $23.32 +$10,321
Step 10 $49,953 $1,921.27 $23.94 +$10,592

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dallas pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $30,280
  • Dallas GS-4 Step 1 $38,428
  • Locality add-on +$8,148
  • Adjustment percent 26.91%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $39,361
  • Dallas GS-4 Step 10 $49,953

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-4 in Dallas: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2024, the Dallas pay area adds a 26.91% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Dallas

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $1,478 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,921. 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-4 Dallas page.

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GS-4 in Dallas questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Dallas?
    In 2024, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns $38,428 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $49,953. This is 26.91% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,148 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Dallas?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $1,478 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.