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$47,928 GS-6 Step 1 in Dallas (2024)
$62,308 GS-6 Step 10 in Dallas (2024)
+$10,163 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $47,928 $1,843.38 $22.97 +$10,163
Step 2 $49,525 $1,904.81 $23.73 +$10,501
Step 3 $51,123 $1,966.27 $24.50 +$10,840
Step 4 $52,721 $2,027.73 $25.26 +$11,179
Step 5 $54,319 $2,089.19 $26.03 +$11,518
Step 6 $55,917 $2,150.65 $26.79 +$11,857
Step 7 $57,514 $2,212.08 $27.56 +$12,195
Step 8 $59,112 $2,273.54 $28.32 +$12,534
Step 9 $60,710 $2,335.00 $29.09 +$12,873
Step 10 $62,308 $2,396.46 $29.86 +$13,212

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Dallas pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $37,765
  • Dallas GS-6 Step 1 $47,928
  • Locality add-on +$10,163
  • Adjustment percent 26.91%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $49,096
  • Dallas GS-6 Step 10 $62,308

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-6 in Dallas: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2024, the Dallas pay area adds a 26.91% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Dallas

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $1,843 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,396. 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-6 Dallas page.

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GS-6 in Dallas questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Dallas?
    In 2024, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns $47,928 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $62,308. This is 26.91% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,163 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Dallas?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Dallas earns roughly $1,843 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.