GS-5 Pay — Dallas-Fort Worth (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $44,285 | $21.22 | $1,697.60 |
| Step 2 | $45,761 | $21.93 | $1,754.40 |
| Step 3 | $47,238 | $22.63 | $1,810.40 |
| Step 4 | $48,714 | $23.34 | $1,867.20 |
| Step 5 | $50,190 | $24.05 | $1,924.00 |
| Step 6 | $51,666 | $24.76 | $1,980.80 |
| Step 7 | $53,143 | $25.46 | $2,036.80 |
| Step 8 | $54,619 | $26.17 | $2,093.60 |
| Step 9 | $56,095 | $26.88 | $2,150.40 |
| Step 10 | $57,571 | $27.59 | $2,207.20 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK locality | 27.26% |
| Adjusted annual | $50,190 |
| Per month | $4,183 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,924.00 |
| Hourly | $24.05 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Dallas-Fort Worth
- GS-6 in Dallas-Fort Worth
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Dallas-Fort Worth?
For 2026, GS-5 in Dallas-Fort Worth ranges from $44,285 at the first step to $57,571 at the top step, with $50,190 near the middle.
How is Dallas-Fort Worth locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.