GS-14 Pay — Dallas-Fort Worth (2026)

$154,970
A GS-14 Step 5 in Dallas-Fort Worth earns $154,970 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-14 in Dallas-Fort Worth ranges $136,736–$177,762.
Dallas-Fort Worth locality pay: 27.26% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-14 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-14 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$136,736$65.52$5,241.60
Step 2$141,294$67.70$5,416.00
Step 3$145,853$69.89$5,591.20
Step 4$150,411$72.07$5,765.60
Step 5$154,970$74.25$5,940.00
Step 6$159,528$76.44$6,115.20
Step 7$164,086$78.62$6,289.60
Step 8$168,645$80.81$6,464.80
Step 9$173,203$82.99$6,639.20
Step 10$177,762$85.18$6,814.40

Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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$154,970/yr
Base pay (before locality)$121,774
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK locality27.26%
Adjusted annual$154,970
Per month$12,914
Bi-weekly$5,940.00
Hourly$74.25

Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does GS-14 make in Dallas-Fort Worth?

For 2026, GS-14 in Dallas-Fort Worth ranges from $136,736 at the first step to $177,762 at the top step, with $154,970 near the middle.

How is Dallas-Fort Worth locality pay calculated?

The GS-14 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-14 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.