GS-4 Pay — Dallas-Fort Worth (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $39,582 | $18.97 | $1,517.60 |
| Step 2 | $40,901 | $19.60 | $1,568.00 |
| Step 3 | $42,221 | $20.23 | $1,618.40 |
| Step 4 | $43,541 | $20.86 | $1,668.80 |
| Step 5 | $44,860 | $21.49 | $1,719.20 |
| Step 6 | $46,180 | $22.13 | $1,770.40 |
| Step 7 | $47,500 | $22.76 | $1,820.80 |
| Step 8 | $48,819 | $23.39 | $1,871.20 |
| Step 9 | $50,139 | $24.02 | $1,921.60 |
| Step 10 | $51,459 | $24.66 | $1,972.80 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK locality | 27.26% |
| Adjusted annual | $44,860 |
| Per month | $3,738 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,719.20 |
| Hourly | $21.49 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Dallas-Fort Worth
- GS-5 in Dallas-Fort Worth
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Dallas-Fort Worth?
For 2026, GS-4 in Dallas-Fort Worth ranges from $39,582 at the first step to $51,459 at the top step, with $44,860 near the middle.
How is Dallas-Fort Worth locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.