GS-12 Pay — Dallas-Fort Worth (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $97,307 | $46.63 | $3,730.40 |
| Step 2 | $100,551 | $48.18 | $3,854.40 |
| Step 3 | $103,795 | $49.73 | $3,978.40 |
| Step 4 | $107,038 | $51.29 | $4,103.20 |
| Step 5 | $110,282 | $52.84 | $4,227.20 |
| Step 6 | $113,526 | $54.40 | $4,352.00 |
| Step 7 | $116,770 | $55.95 | $4,476.00 |
| Step 8 | $120,014 | $57.51 | $4,600.80 |
| Step 9 | $123,258 | $59.06 | $4,724.80 |
| Step 10 | $126,502 | $60.61 | $4,848.80 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK locality | 27.26% |
| Adjusted annual | $110,282 |
| Per month | $9,190 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,227.20 |
| Hourly | $52.84 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Dallas-Fort Worth
- GS-13 in Dallas-Fort Worth
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Dallas-Fort Worth?
For 2026, GS-12 in Dallas-Fort Worth ranges from $97,307 at the first step to $126,502 at the top step, with $110,282 near the middle.
How is Dallas-Fort Worth locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.