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$88,165 GS-13 Step 1 in PHILADELPHIA (2014)
$114,614 GS-13 Step 10 in PHILADELPHIA (2014)
+$15,774 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-13 pay table for PHILADELPHIA

Each step below already includes the 21.79% 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 $88,165 $3,390.96 $42.24 +$15,774
Step 2 $91,104 $3,504.00 $43.65 +$16,300
Step 3 $94,043 $3,617.04 $45.06 +$16,826
Step 4 $96,981 $3,730.04 $46.47 +$17,351
Step 5 $99,920 $3,843.08 $47.88 +$17,877
Step 6 $102,859 $3,956.12 $49.29 +$18,403
Step 7 $105,798 $4,069.15 $50.69 +$18,929
Step 8 $108,737 $4,182.19 $52.10 +$19,455
Step 9 $111,675 $4,295.19 $53.51 +$19,980
Step 10 $114,614 $4,408.23 $54.92 +$20,506
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PHILADELPHIA pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $72,391
  • PHILADELPHIA GS-13 Step 1 $88,165
  • Locality add-on +$15,774
  • Adjustment percent 21.79%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $94,108
  • PHILADELPHIA GS-13 Step 10 $114,614

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 PHILADELPHIA: 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 PHILADELPHIA pay area adds a 21.79% 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 PHILADELPHIA

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in PHILADELPHIA earns roughly $3,391 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,408. 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 PHILADELPHIA page.

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GS-13 in PHILADELPHIA questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in PHILADELPHIA?
    In 2014, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in PHILADELPHIA earns $88,165 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $114,614. This is 21.79% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in PHILADELPHIA?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PHILADELPHIA in 2014, it is 21.79%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,774 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in PHILADELPHIA?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in PHILADELPHIA earns roughly $3,391 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.