GS-9 Pay — Dallas-Fort Worth (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $67,100 | $32.15 | $2,572.00 |
| Step 2 | $69,338 | $33.22 | $2,657.60 |
| Step 3 | $71,575 | $34.30 | $2,744.00 |
| Step 4 | $73,812 | $35.37 | $2,829.60 |
| Step 5 | $76,049 | $36.44 | $2,915.20 |
| Step 6 | $78,287 | $37.51 | $3,000.80 |
| Step 7 | $80,524 | $38.58 | $3,086.40 |
| Step 8 | $82,761 | $39.66 | $3,172.80 |
| Step 9 | $84,998 | $40.73 | $3,258.40 |
| Step 10 | $87,235 | $41.80 | $3,344.00 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK locality | 27.26% |
| Adjusted annual | $76,049 |
| Per month | $6,337 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,915.20 |
| Hourly | $36.44 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Dallas-Fort Worth
- GS-10 in Dallas-Fort Worth
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Dallas-Fort Worth?
For 2026, GS-9 in Dallas-Fort Worth ranges from $67,100 at the first step to $87,235 at the top step, with $76,049 near the middle.
How is Dallas-Fort Worth locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.