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$84,813 GS-13 Step 1 in COLUMBUS (2014)
$110,257 GS-13 Step 10 in COLUMBUS (2014)
+$12,422 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-13 pay table for COLUMBUS

Each step below already includes the 17.16% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $84,813 $3,262.04 $40.64 +$12,422
Step 2 $87,640 $3,370.77 $41.99 +$12,836
Step 3 $90,467 $3,479.50 $43.35 +$13,250
Step 4 $93,295 $3,588.27 $44.70 +$13,665
Step 5 $96,122 $3,697.00 $46.06 +$14,079
Step 6 $98,949 $3,805.73 $47.41 +$14,493
Step 7 $101,776 $3,914.46 $48.77 +$14,907
Step 8 $104,603 $4,023.19 $50.12 +$15,321
Step 9 $107,430 $4,131.92 $51.48 +$15,735
Step 10 $110,257 $4,240.65 $52.83 +$16,149
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLUMBUS pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $72,391
  • COLUMBUS GS-13 Step 1 $84,813
  • Locality add-on +$12,422
  • Adjustment percent 17.16%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $94,108
  • COLUMBUS GS-13 Step 10 $110,257

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-13 in COLUMBUS: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2014, the COLUMBUS pay area adds a 17.16% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in COLUMBUS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns roughly $3,262 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,241. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-13 COLUMBUS page.

Other grades in COLUMBUS

GS-13 in COLUMBUS questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in COLUMBUS?
    In 2014, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns $84,813 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $110,257. This is 17.16% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in COLUMBUS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For COLUMBUS in 2014, it is 17.16%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,422 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in COLUMBUS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns roughly $3,262 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.