GS-8 Pay — Dallas-Fort Worth (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $60,751 | $29.11 | $2,328.80 |
| Step 2 | $62,776 | $30.08 | $2,406.40 |
| Step 3 | $64,801 | $31.05 | $2,484.00 |
| Step 4 | $66,825 | $32.02 | $2,561.60 |
| Step 5 | $68,850 | $32.99 | $2,639.20 |
| Step 6 | $70,875 | $33.96 | $2,716.80 |
| Step 7 | $72,900 | $34.93 | $2,794.40 |
| Step 8 | $74,924 | $35.90 | $2,872.00 |
| Step 9 | $76,949 | $36.87 | $2,949.60 |
| Step 10 | $78,974 | $37.84 | $3,027.20 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK locality | 27.26% |
| Adjusted annual | $68,850 |
| Per month | $5,738 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,639.20 |
| Hourly | $32.99 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Dallas-Fort Worth
- GS-9 in Dallas-Fort Worth
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Dallas-Fort Worth?
For 2026, GS-8 in Dallas-Fort Worth ranges from $60,751 at the first step to $78,974 at the top step, with $68,850 near the middle.
How is Dallas-Fort Worth locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.