GS-10 Pay — Dallas-Fort Worth (2026)

$83,742
A GS-10 Step 5 in Dallas-Fort Worth earns $83,742 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-10 in Dallas-Fort Worth ranges $73,892–$96,055.
Dallas-Fort Worth locality pay: 27.26% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-10 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-10 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$73,892$35.41$2,832.80
Step 2$76,355$36.59$2,927.20
Step 3$78,817$37.77$3,021.60
Step 4$81,280$38.95$3,116.00
Step 5$83,742$40.13$3,210.40
Step 6$86,205$41.31$3,304.80
Step 7$88,667$42.49$3,399.20
Step 8$91,130$43.67$3,493.60
Step 9$93,592$44.85$3,588.00
Step 10$96,055$46.03$3,682.40

Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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$83,742/yr
Base pay (before locality)$65,804
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK locality27.26%
Adjusted annual$83,742
Per month$6,979
Bi-weekly$3,210.40
Hourly$40.13

Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does GS-10 make in Dallas-Fort Worth?

For 2026, GS-10 in Dallas-Fort Worth ranges from $73,892 at the first step to $96,055 at the top step, with $83,742 near the middle.

How is Dallas-Fort Worth locality pay calculated?

The GS-10 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-10 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.