GS-3 Pay — Dallas-Fort Worth (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $35,261 | $16.90 | $1,352.00 |
| Step 2 | $36,437 | $17.46 | $1,396.80 |
| Step 3 | $37,613 | $18.02 | $1,441.60 |
| Step 4 | $38,789 | $18.59 | $1,487.20 |
| Step 5 | $39,965 | $19.15 | $1,532.00 |
| Step 6 | $41,141 | $19.71 | $1,576.80 |
| Step 7 | $42,316 | $20.28 | $1,622.40 |
| Step 8 | $43,492 | $20.84 | $1,667.20 |
| Step 9 | $44,668 | $21.40 | $1,712.00 |
| Step 10 | $45,844 | $21.97 | $1,757.60 |
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) | $31,404 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK locality | 27.26% |
| Adjusted annual | $39,965 |
| Per month | $3,330 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,532.00 |
| Hourly | $19.15 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Dallas-Fort Worth
- GS-4 in Dallas-Fort Worth
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Dallas-Fort Worth?
For 2026, GS-3 in Dallas-Fort Worth ranges from $35,261 at the first step to $45,844 at the top step, with $39,965 near the middle.
How is Dallas-Fort Worth locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.