GS-1 Pay — Dallas-Fort Worth (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth locality pay area for 2026. The Dallas-Fort Worth area adds 27.26% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $28,740 | $13.77 | $1,101.60 |
| Step 2 | $29,704 | $14.23 | $1,138.40 |
| Step 3 | $30,659 | $14.69 | $1,175.20 |
| Step 4 | $31,611 | $15.15 | $1,212.00 |
| Step 5 | $32,565 | $15.60 | $1,248.00 |
| Step 6 | $33,123 | $15.87 | $1,269.60 |
| Step 7 | $34,069 | $16.32 | $1,305.60 |
| Step 8 | $35,021 | $16.78 | $1,342.40 |
| Step 9 | $35,060 | $16.80 | $1,344.00 |
| Step 10 | $35,948 | $17.22 | $1,377.60 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $25,589 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK locality | 27.26% |
| Adjusted annual | $32,565 |
| Per month | $2,714 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,248.00 |
| Hourly | $15.60 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Dallas-Fort Worth GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Dallas-Fort Worth
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Dallas-Fort Worth?
For 2026, GS-1 in Dallas-Fort Worth ranges from $28,740 at the first step to $35,948 at the top step, with $32,565 near the middle.
How is Dallas-Fort Worth locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Dallas-Fort Worth locality percentage of 27.26%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Dallas-Fort Worth rate remained 27.26%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for Dallas-Fort Worth are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-DFW · effective January 11, 2026 · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK, 27.26% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.