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$82,642 GS-13 Step 1 in Rest of U.S. (2014)
$107,434 GS-13 Step 10 in Rest of U.S. (2014)
+$10,251 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-13 pay table for Rest of U.S.

Each step below already includes the 14.16% 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 $82,642 $3,178.54 $39.60 +$10,251
Step 2 $85,396 $3,284.46 $40.92 +$10,592
Step 3 $88,151 $3,390.42 $42.24 +$10,934
Step 4 $90,906 $3,496.38 $43.56 +$11,276
Step 5 $93,660 $3,602.31 $44.88 +$11,617
Step 6 $96,415 $3,708.27 $46.20 +$11,959
Step 7 $99,170 $3,814.23 $47.52 +$12,301
Step 8 $101,924 $3,920.15 $48.84 +$12,642
Step 9 $104,679 $4,026.12 $50.16 +$12,984
Step 10 $107,434 $4,132.08 $51.48 +$13,326
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Rest of U.S. pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $72,391
  • Rest of U.S. GS-13 Step 1 $82,642
  • Locality add-on +$10,251
  • Adjustment percent 14.16%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $94,108
  • Rest of U.S. GS-13 Step 10 $107,434

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 Rest of U.S.: 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 Rest of U.S. pay area adds a 14.16% 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 Rest of U.S.

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $3,179 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,132. 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 Rest of U.S. page.

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GS-13 in Rest of U.S. questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Rest of U.S.?
    In 2014, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns $82,642 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $107,434. This is 14.16% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in Rest of U.S.?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Rest of U.S. in 2014, it is 14.16%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,251 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Rest of U.S.?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $3,179 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.