GS-6 Pay — Dallas-Fort Worth (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $49,365 | $23.65 | $1,892.00 |
| Step 2 | $51,011 | $24.44 | $1,955.20 |
| Step 3 | $52,656 | $25.23 | $2,018.40 |
| Step 4 | $54,302 | $26.02 | $2,081.60 |
| Step 5 | $55,947 | $26.81 | $2,144.80 |
| Step 6 | $57,593 | $27.60 | $2,208.00 |
| Step 7 | $59,238 | $28.38 | $2,270.40 |
| Step 8 | $60,884 | $29.17 | $2,333.60 |
| Step 9 | $62,529 | $29.96 | $2,396.80 |
| Step 10 | $64,175 | $30.75 | $2,460.00 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK locality | 27.26% |
| Adjusted annual | $55,947 |
| Per month | $4,662 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,144.80 |
| Hourly | $26.81 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Dallas-Fort Worth
- GS-7 in Dallas-Fort Worth
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Dallas-Fort Worth?
For 2026, GS-6 in Dallas-Fort Worth ranges from $49,365 at the first step to $64,175 at the top step, with $55,947 near the middle.
How is Dallas-Fort Worth locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.