2014 GS-13 Pay Scale
The GS-13 base salary range for 2014 is $72,391 at Step 1, rising to $94,108 at Step 10. Add the locality pay adjustment for your duty station on top. This page shows the base table first, then every locality-adjusted version of GS-13 for 2014.
2014 GS-13 Pay Scale
Nationwide base GS-13 rates for 2014.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $72,391 | $2,784.27 | $34.69 | - |
| Step 2 | $74,804 | $2,877.08 | $35.84 | - |
| Step 3 | $77,217 | $2,969.88 | $37.00 | - |
| Step 4 | $79,630 | $3,062.69 | $38.16 | - |
| Step 5 | $82,043 | $3,155.50 | $39.31 | - |
| Step 6 | $84,456 | $3,248.31 | $40.47 | - |
| Step 7 | $86,869 | $3,341.12 | $41.62 | - |
| Step 8 | $89,282 | $3,433.92 | $42.78 | - |
| Step 9 | $91,695 | $3,526.73 | $43.94 | - |
| Step 10 | $94,108 | $3,619.54 | $45.09 | - |
2014 GS-13 base salary, all 10 steps
This is the nationwide base GS-13 salary schedule for 2014, before any locality adjustment. It shows annual salary, biweekly pay and hourly rate for every step.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $72,391 | $2,784.27 | $34.69 | - |
| Step 2 | $74,804 | $2,877.08 | $35.84 | - |
| Step 3 | $77,217 | $2,969.88 | $37.00 | - |
| Step 4 | $79,630 | $3,062.69 | $38.16 | - |
| Step 5 | $82,043 | $3,155.50 | $39.31 | - |
| Step 6 | $84,456 | $3,248.31 | $40.47 | - |
| Step 7 | $86,869 | $3,341.12 | $41.62 | - |
| Step 8 | $89,282 | $3,433.92 | $42.78 | - |
| Step 9 | $91,695 | $3,526.73 | $43.94 | - |
| Step 10 | $94,108 | $3,619.54 | $45.09 | - |
Who is a GS-13?
Typical role. Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.
Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level.
Career progression. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.
Step-increase waiting periods
Within-grade step increases happen automatically as long as your performance is acceptable.
GS-13 locality-adjusted salary for every pay area
Most federal employees receive locality pay on top of their base salary. The table below shows GS-13 Step 1 and Step 10 for every OPM locality pay area in 2014, sorted from highest to lowest adjustment.
| Locality pay area | Adjustment | GS-13 Step 1 | GS-13 Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland | 35.15% | $97,836 | $127,187 |
| New York-Newark | 28.72% | $93,182 | $121,136 |
| Houston-The Woodlands | 28.71% | $93,174 | $121,126 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | 27.16% | $92,052 | $119,668 |
| Hartford-East Hartford | 25.82% | $91,082 | $118,407 |
| Chicago-Naperville | 25.10% | $90,561 | $117,729 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence | 24.80% | $90,344 | $117,447 |
| State of Alaska | 24.69% | $90,264 | $117,343 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington | 24.22% | $89,924 | $116,901 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | 24.19% | $89,902 | $116,873 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor | 24.09% | $89,830 | $116,779 |
| Denver-Aurora | 22.52% | $88,693 | $115,301 |
| Sacramento-Roseville | 22.20% | $88,462 | $115,000 |
| Seattle-Tacoma | 21.81% | $88,179 | $114,633 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden | 21.79% | $88,165 | $114,614 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul | 20.96% | $87,564 | $113,833 |
| Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale | 20.79% | $87,441 | $113,673 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 20.67% | $87,354 | $113,560 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem | 20.35% | $87,123 | $113,259 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs | 19.29% | $86,355 | $112,261 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton | 18.68% | $85,914 | $111,687 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville | 18.55% | $85,820 | $111,565 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha | 18.10% | $85,494 | $111,142 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary | 17.64% | $85,161 | $110,709 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville | 17.16% | $84,813 | $110,257 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean | 16.98% | $84,683 | $110,088 |
| Phoenix-Mesa | 16.76% | $84,524 | $109,881 |
| State of Hawaii | 16.51% | $84,343 | $109,645 |
| Richmond | 16.47% | $84,314 | $109,608 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton | 16.37% | $84,241 | $109,513 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering | 16.24% | $84,147 | $109,391 |
| Huntsville-Decatur | 16.02% | $83,988 | $109,184 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie | 14.68% | $83,018 | $107,923 |
| Rest of U.S. | 14.16% | $82,642 | $107,434 |
Top and bottom GS-13 localities in 2014
Highest-paying areas
Lowest-paying areas
About the GS-13 pay scale
GS-13 is part of the 2014 General Schedule, the pay system used by roughly 70% of civilian white-collar federal employees. Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.
How step increases work
Within-grade step increases happen automatically as long as your performance is acceptable. You move from Step 1 to Step 4 one year at a time, from Step 4 to Step 7 every two years, and from Step 7 to Step 10 every three years. Managers can award a one-time quality step increase (QSI) to accelerate progression for employees whose performance is rated outstanding.
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GS-13 questions for 2014
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What is the starting salary for GS-13 in 2014?
The base starting salary for GS-13 in 2014 is $72,391 at Step 1. With the highest locality adjustment in 2014 (San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, 35.15%), GS-13 Step 1 can reach significantly more. -
How long does it take to reach GS-13 Step 10?
If you never get a quality step increase, it takes roughly 18 years to move from Step 1 to Step 10. Steps 1-4 take one year each, Steps 5-7 take two years each, and Steps 8-10 take three years each. A quality step increase can shorten that timeline by one year per QSI. -
How do I get promoted from GS-13 to GS-14?
Promotion from GS-13 to GS-14 generally requires one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level, and a competitive selection into a GS-14 vacancy. Open the GS-14 pay scale to see the next grade's salaries. -
What is the military equivalent of GS-13?
GS-13 is roughly equivalent to O-5 Lieutenant Colonel. These equivalents are approximate. The GS and military pay systems do not map one to one.