GS-7 Pay — Dallas-Fort Worth (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $54,857 | $26.29 | $2,103.20 |
| Step 2 | $56,685 | $27.16 | $2,172.80 |
| Step 3 | $58,514 | $28.04 | $2,243.20 |
| Step 4 | $60,343 | $28.91 | $2,312.80 |
| Step 5 | $62,172 | $29.79 | $2,383.20 |
| Step 6 | $64,000 | $30.67 | $2,453.60 |
| Step 7 | $65,829 | $31.54 | $2,523.20 |
| Step 8 | $67,658 | $32.42 | $2,593.60 |
| Step 9 | $69,487 | $33.30 | $2,664.00 |
| Step 10 | $71,315 | $34.17 | $2,733.60 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK locality | 27.26% |
| Adjusted annual | $62,172 |
| Per month | $5,181 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,383.20 |
| Hourly | $29.79 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Dallas-Fort Worth
- GS-8 in Dallas-Fort Worth
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in Dallas-Fort Worth?
For 2026, GS-7 in Dallas-Fort Worth ranges from $54,857 at the first step to $71,315 at the top step, with $62,172 near the middle.
How is Dallas-Fort Worth locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.