GS-15 Pay — Dallas-Fort Worth (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $160,836 | $77.07 | $6,165.60 |
| Step 2 | $166,198 | $79.63 | $6,370.40 |
| Step 3 | $171,559 | $82.20 | $6,576.00 |
| Step 4 | $176,921 | $84.77 | $6,781.60 |
| Step 5 | $182,282 | $87.34 | $6,987.20 |
| Step 6 | $187,644 | $89.91 | $7,192.80 |
| Step 7 | $193,005 | $92.48 | $7,398.40 |
| Step 8 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
| Step 9 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
* Capped at Level IV of the Executive Schedule ($197,200 in 2026) — GS locality-adjusted pay cannot exceed the EX-IV cap (5 U.S.C. §5304(g)(1)).
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) | $143,236 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK locality | 27.26% |
| Adjusted annual | $182,282 |
| Per month | $15,190 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,987.20 |
| Hourly | $87.34 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Dallas-Fort Worth
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Dallas-Fort Worth?
For 2026, GS-15 in Dallas-Fort Worth ranges from $160,836 at the first step to $197,200 at the top step, with $182,282 near the middle.
How is Dallas-Fort Worth locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.