GS-10 Pay — Dallas-Fort Worth (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.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-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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| Base pay (before locality) | $65,804 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK locality | 27.26% |
| 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.
Related pay tables
- Full Dallas-Fort Worth GS scale
- GS-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Dallas-Fort Worth
- GS-11 in Dallas-Fort Worth
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
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.