2015 GS-13 Pay in ATLANTA
GS-13 employees with a duty station in Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL earn 19.29% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $73,115 on the base table to $87,219 in ATLANTA.
2015 GS-13 Pay in ATLANTA
Locality-adjusted GS-13 rates for Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $87,219 | $3,354.58 | $41.79 | +$14,104 |
| Step 2 | $90,126 | $3,466.38 | $43.18 | +$14,574 |
| Step 3 | $93,033 | $3,578.19 | $44.58 | +$15,044 |
| Step 4 | $95,940 | $3,690.00 | $45.97 | +$15,514 |
| Step 5 | $98,847 | $3,801.81 | $47.36 | +$15,984 |
| Step 6 | $101,754 | $3,913.62 | $48.76 | +$16,454 |
| Step 7 | $104,661 | $4,025.42 | $50.15 | +$16,924 |
| Step 8 | $107,569 | $4,137.27 | $51.54 | +$17,395 |
| Step 9 | $110,476 | $4,249.08 | $52.94 | +$17,865 |
| Step 10 | $113,383 | $4,360.88 | $54.33 | +$18,335 |
2015 GS-13 pay table for ATLANTA
Each step below already includes the 19.29% 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 | $87,219 | $3,354.58 | $41.79 | +$14,104 |
| Step 2 | $90,126 | $3,466.38 | $43.18 | +$14,574 |
| Step 3 | $93,033 | $3,578.19 | $44.58 | +$15,044 |
| Step 4 | $95,940 | $3,690.00 | $45.97 | +$15,514 |
| Step 5 | $98,847 | $3,801.81 | $47.36 | +$15,984 |
| Step 6 | $101,754 | $3,913.62 | $48.76 | +$16,454 |
| Step 7 | $104,661 | $4,025.42 | $50.15 | +$16,924 |
| Step 8 | $107,569 | $4,137.27 | $51.54 | +$17,395 |
| Step 9 | $110,476 | $4,249.08 | $52.94 | +$17,865 |
| Step 10 | $113,383 | $4,360.88 | $54.33 | +$18,335 |
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GS-13 in ATLANTA: 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 2015, the ATLANTA pay area adds a 19.29% 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 ATLANTA
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns roughly $3,355 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,361. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-13 ATLANTA page.
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GS-13 in ATLANTA questions
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How much does a GS-13 make in ATLANTA?
In 2015, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns $87,219 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $113,383. This is 19.29% higher than the base GS-13 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in ATLANTA?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For ATLANTA in 2015, it is 19.29%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,104 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in ATLANTA?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns roughly $3,355 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.