GS Pay Scale 2026 Dallas-Fort Worth
The 2026 GS pay scale for Dallas-Fort Worth adds a 27.26% locality payment to General Schedule base pay. Pick a grade and step to see your annual, biweekly and hourly pay, or read the full table below.
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About the GS Pay Scale 2026 Dallas-Fort Worth
Federal employees whose duty station is in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK locality pay area receive General Schedule base pay plus a locality payment of 27.26% in 2026. Figures on this page are the official OPM salary table for this area.
How to use it
- Choose your GS grade, from GS-1 to GS-15.
- Choose your step, from 1 to 10.
- Read your annual salary in Dallas-Fort Worth with the base pay and locality amounts, plus monthly, biweekly and hourly pay.
2026 GS pay table for Dallas-Fort Worth
Annual salary by grade and step for the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK locality pay area, including the 27.26% locality payment. Effective January 2026.
| Grade | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS-1 | 28,740 | 29,704 | 30,659 | 31,611 | 32,565 | 33,123 | 34,069 | 35,021 | 35,060 | 35,948 |
| GS-2 | 32,315 | 33,084 | 34,155 | 35,060 | 35,452 | 36,494 | 37,537 | 38,579 | 39,621 | 40,663 |
| GS-3 | 35,261 | 36,437 | 37,613 | 38,789 | 39,965 | 41,141 | 42,316 | 43,492 | 44,668 | 45,844 |
| GS-4 | 39,582 | 40,901 | 42,221 | 43,541 | 44,860 | 46,180 | 47,500 | 48,819 | 50,139 | 51,459 |
| GS-5 | 44,285 | 45,761 | 47,238 | 48,714 | 50,190 | 51,666 | 53,143 | 54,619 | 56,095 | 57,571 |
| GS-6 | 49,365 | 51,011 | 52,656 | 54,302 | 55,947 | 57,593 | 59,238 | 60,884 | 62,529 | 64,175 |
| GS-7 | 54,857 | 56,685 | 58,514 | 60,343 | 62,172 | 64,000 | 65,829 | 67,658 | 69,487 | 71,315 |
| GS-8 | 60,751 | 62,776 | 64,801 | 66,825 | 68,850 | 70,875 | 72,900 | 74,924 | 76,949 | 78,974 |
| GS-9 | 67,100 | 69,338 | 71,575 | 73,812 | 76,049 | 78,287 | 80,524 | 82,761 | 84,998 | 87,235 |
| GS-10 | 73,892 | 76,355 | 78,817 | 81,280 | 83,742 | 86,205 | 88,667 | 91,130 | 93,592 | 96,055 |
| GS-11 | 81,186 | 83,892 | 86,599 | 89,306 | 92,013 | 94,720 | 97,426 | 100,133 | 102,840 | 105,547 |
| GS-12 | 97,307 | 100,551 | 103,795 | 107,038 | 110,282 | 113,526 | 116,770 | 120,014 | 123,258 | 126,502 |
| GS-13 | 115,711 | 119,568 | 123,426 | 127,283 | 131,140 | 134,997 | 138,855 | 142,712 | 146,569 | 150,426 |
| GS-14 | 136,736 | 141,294 | 145,853 | 150,411 | 154,970 | 159,528 | 164,086 | 168,645 | 173,203 | 177,762 |
| GS-15 | 160,836 | 166,198 | 171,559 | 176,921 | 182,282 | 187,644 | 193,005 | 197,200 | 197,200 | 197,200 |
Dallas-Fort Worth GS hourly and biweekly pay
Hourly rate (annual ÷ 2,087) and biweekly gross pay (hourly × 80) at steps 1, 5 and 10:
| Grade | Step 1 hourly | Step 5 hourly | Step 10 hourly | Step 1 biweekly | Step 10 biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS-1 | $13.77 | $15.60 | $17.22 | $1,101.60 | $1,377.60 |
| GS-2 | $15.48 | $16.99 | $19.48 | $1,238.40 | $1,558.40 |
| GS-3 | $16.90 | $19.15 | $21.97 | $1,352.00 | $1,757.60 |
| GS-4 | $18.97 | $21.49 | $24.66 | $1,517.60 | $1,972.80 |
| GS-5 | $21.22 | $24.05 | $27.59 | $1,697.60 | $2,207.20 |
| GS-6 | $23.65 | $26.81 | $30.75 | $1,892.00 | $2,460.00 |
| GS-7 | $26.29 | $29.79 | $34.17 | $2,103.20 | $2,733.60 |
| GS-8 | $29.11 | $32.99 | $37.84 | $2,328.80 | $3,027.20 |
| GS-9 | $32.15 | $36.44 | $41.80 | $2,572.00 | $3,344.00 |
| GS-10 | $35.41 | $40.13 | $46.03 | $2,832.80 | $3,682.40 |
| GS-11 | $38.90 | $44.09 | $50.57 | $3,112.00 | $4,045.60 |
| GS-12 | $46.63 | $52.84 | $60.61 | $3,730.40 | $4,848.80 |
| GS-13 | $55.44 | $62.84 | $72.08 | $4,435.20 | $5,766.40 |
| GS-14 | $65.52 | $74.25 | $85.18 | $5,241.60 | $6,814.40 |
| GS-15 | $77.07 | $87.34 | $94.49 | $6,165.60 | $7,559.20 |
Dallas-Fort Worth compared with base pay and other areas
Step 1 salaries in this area against GS base pay and Rest of U.S. (17.06%) and Washington DC (33.94%):
| Grade | Base pay | Dallas-Fort Worth | Rest of U.S. | Washington DC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS-5 | $34,799 | $44,285 | $40,736 | $46,610 |
| GS-7 | $43,106 | $54,857 | $50,460 | $57,736 |
| GS-9 | $52,727 | $67,100 | $61,722 | $70,623 |
| GS-11 | $63,795 | $81,186 | $74,678 | $85,447 |
| GS-12 | $76,463 | $97,307 | $89,508 | $102,415 |
| GS-13 | $90,925 | $115,711 | $106,437 | $121,785 |
| GS-14 | $107,446 | $136,736 | $125,776 | $143,913 |
| GS-15 | $126,384 | $160,836 | $147,945 | $169,279 |
See every area in the 2026 GS pay scale, or pay for one grade: GS-5 · GS-7 · GS-9 · GS-11 · GS-12 · GS-13 · GS-14 · GS-15.
How locality pay is calculated
Locality-adjusted pay = base pay × (1 + 0.2726), rounded to the nearest dollar and limited to $197,200. Example: GS-11 step 1 base pay is $63,795; with 27.26% locality pay it is $81,186.
- Locality pay counts as basic pay for retirement, the Thrift Savings Plan and life insurance.
- Your locality area depends on your official duty station, not where you live.
- Step increases take 1 year at steps 1 to 3, 2 years at steps 4 to 6 and 3 years at steps 7 to 9.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dallas-Fort Worth locality pay for 2026?
The 2026 locality payment for the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK pay area is 27.26% on top of General Schedule base pay. It ranks 17 of 52 locality areas (1 is the highest).
How much does a GS-13 make in Dallas-Fort Worth in 2026?
A GS-13 in the Dallas-Fort Worth locality area earns $115,711 at step 1 and $150,426 at step 10 in 2026. Base pay without locality is $90,925 to $118,204.
How much does a GS-12 make in Dallas-Fort Worth?
GS-12 pay in Dallas-Fort Worth is $97,307 at step 1 and $126,502 at step 10 in 2026, or $46.63 to $60.61 an hour.
How much does a GS-9 and GS-11 make in Dallas-Fort Worth?
In 2026 a GS-9 step 1 earns $67,100 and a GS-11 step 1 earns $81,186 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. At step 10 they earn $87,235 and $105,547.
Did Dallas-Fort Worth federal employees get a raise in 2026?
Yes. GS base pay rose 1% in January 2026. Locality percentages were not changed, so pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is 1% higher than in 2025.
Which counties are in this locality pay area?
The area is officially named Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK. OPM defines it by counties; a duty station outside every listed area is paid the Rest of U.S. rate of 17.06%. Your SF-50 shows the locality area that applies to you.
Is GS pay capped in Dallas-Fort Worth?
Yes. GS pay cannot exceed $197,200 in 2026 (Executive Schedule Level IV). In this area the cap applies from GS-15 step 8.
Official sources
Last reviewed: November 2026. Reference only. Confirm your official rate with OPM or your agency; special rate tables are not included.