GS-13 Pay — Dallas-Fort Worth (2026)
This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $115,711 | $55.44 | $4,435.20 |
| Step 2 | $119,568 | $57.29 | $4,583.20 |
| Step 3 | $123,426 | $59.14 | $4,731.20 |
| Step 4 | $127,283 | $60.99 | $4,879.20 |
| Step 5 | $131,140 | $62.84 | $5,027.20 |
| Step 6 | $134,997 | $64.68 | $5,174.40 |
| Step 7 | $138,855 | $66.53 | $5,322.40 |
| Step 8 | $142,712 | $68.38 | $5,470.40 |
| Step 9 | $146,569 | $70.23 | $5,618.40 |
| Step 10 | $150,426 | $72.08 | $5,766.40 |
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) | $103,049 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK locality | 27.26% |
| Adjusted annual | $131,140 |
| Per month | $10,928 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,027.20 |
| Hourly | $62.84 |
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-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Dallas-Fort Worth
- GS-14 in Dallas-Fort Worth
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-13 make in Dallas-Fort Worth?
For 2026, GS-13 in Dallas-Fort Worth ranges from $115,711 at the first step to $150,426 at the top step, with $131,140 near the middle.
How is Dallas-Fort Worth locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.