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$84,524 GS-13 Step 1 in PHOENIX (2014)
$109,881 GS-13 Step 10 in PHOENIX (2014)
+$12,133 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-13 pay table for PHOENIX

Each step below already includes the 16.76% 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 $84,524 $3,250.92 $40.50 +$12,133
Step 2 $87,341 $3,359.27 $41.85 +$12,537
Step 3 $90,159 $3,467.65 $43.20 +$12,942
Step 4 $92,976 $3,576.00 $44.55 +$13,346
Step 5 $95,793 $3,684.35 $45.90 +$13,750
Step 6 $98,611 $3,792.73 $47.25 +$14,155
Step 7 $101,428 $3,901.08 $48.60 +$14,559
Step 8 $104,246 $4,009.46 $49.95 +$14,964
Step 9 $107,063 $4,117.81 $51.30 +$15,368
Step 10 $109,881 $4,226.19 $52.65 +$15,773
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PHOENIX pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $72,391
  • PHOENIX GS-13 Step 1 $84,524
  • Locality add-on +$12,133
  • Adjustment percent 16.76%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $94,108
  • PHOENIX GS-13 Step 10 $109,881

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 PHOENIX: 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 PHOENIX pay area adds a 16.76% 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 PHOENIX

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns roughly $3,251 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,226. 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 PHOENIX page.

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GS-13 in PHOENIX questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in PHOENIX?
    In 2014, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns $84,524 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $109,881. This is 16.76% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in PHOENIX?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PHOENIX in 2014, it is 16.76%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,133 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in PHOENIX?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns roughly $3,251 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.