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$85,161 GS-13 Step 1 in RALEIGH (2014)
$110,709 GS-13 Step 10 in RALEIGH (2014)
+$12,770 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-13 pay table for RALEIGH

Each step below already includes the 17.64% 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 $85,161 $3,275.42 $40.81 +$12,770
Step 2 $87,999 $3,384.58 $42.17 +$13,195
Step 3 $90,838 $3,493.77 $43.53 +$13,621
Step 4 $93,677 $3,602.96 $44.89 +$14,047
Step 5 $96,515 $3,712.12 $46.25 +$14,472
Step 6 $99,354 $3,821.31 $47.61 +$14,898
Step 7 $102,193 $3,930.50 $48.97 +$15,324
Step 8 $105,031 $4,039.65 $50.33 +$15,749
Step 9 $107,870 $4,148.85 $51.69 +$16,175
Step 10 $110,709 $4,258.04 $53.05 +$16,601
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RALEIGH pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $72,391
  • RALEIGH GS-13 Step 1 $85,161
  • Locality add-on +$12,770
  • Adjustment percent 17.64%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $94,108
  • RALEIGH GS-13 Step 10 $110,709

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 RALEIGH: 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 RALEIGH pay area adds a 17.64% 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 RALEIGH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns roughly $3,275 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,258. 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 RALEIGH page.

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GS-13 in RALEIGH questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in RALEIGH?
    In 2014, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns $85,161 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $110,709. This is 17.64% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in RALEIGH?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For RALEIGH in 2014, it is 17.64%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,770 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in RALEIGH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns roughly $3,275 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.