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$84,241 GS-13 Step 1 in PITTSBURGH (2014)
$109,513 GS-13 Step 10 in PITTSBURGH (2014)
+$11,850 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-13 pay table for PITTSBURGH

Each step below already includes the 16.37% 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 $84,241 $3,240.04 $40.36 +$11,850
Step 2 $87,049 $3,348.04 $41.71 +$12,245
Step 3 $89,857 $3,456.04 $43.06 +$12,640
Step 4 $92,665 $3,564.04 $44.40 +$13,035
Step 5 $95,473 $3,672.04 $45.75 +$13,430
Step 6 $98,281 $3,780.04 $47.09 +$13,825
Step 7 $101,089 $3,888.04 $48.44 +$14,220
Step 8 $103,897 $3,996.04 $49.78 +$14,615
Step 9 $106,705 $4,104.04 $51.13 +$15,010
Step 10 $109,513 $4,212.04 $52.47 +$15,405
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PITTSBURGH pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $72,391
  • PITTSBURGH GS-13 Step 1 $84,241
  • Locality add-on +$11,850
  • Adjustment percent 16.37%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $94,108
  • PITTSBURGH GS-13 Step 10 $109,513

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 PITTSBURGH: 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 PITTSBURGH pay area adds a 16.37% 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 PITTSBURGH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns roughly $3,240 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,212. 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 PITTSBURGH page.

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GS-13 in PITTSBURGH questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in PITTSBURGH?
    In 2014, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns $84,241 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $109,513. This is 16.37% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in PITTSBURGH?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PITTSBURGH in 2014, it is 16.37%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,850 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in PITTSBURGH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns roughly $3,240 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.