2015 GS-13 Pay in Washington DC
GS-13 employees with a duty station in Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA earn 24.22% 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 $90,823 in Washington DC.
2015 GS-13 Pay in Washington DC
Locality-adjusted GS-13 rates for Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $90,823 | $3,493.19 | $43.52 | +$17,708 |
| Step 2 | $93,851 | $3,609.65 | $44.97 | +$18,299 |
| Step 3 | $96,878 | $3,726.08 | $46.42 | +$18,889 |
| Step 4 | $99,905 | $3,842.50 | $47.87 | +$19,479 |
| Step 5 | $102,932 | $3,958.92 | $49.32 | +$20,069 |
| Step 6 | $105,960 | $4,075.38 | $50.77 | +$20,660 |
| Step 7 | $108,987 | $4,191.81 | $52.22 | +$21,250 |
| Step 8 | $112,014 | $4,308.23 | $53.67 | +$21,840 |
| Step 9 | $115,041 | $4,424.65 | $55.12 | +$22,430 |
| Step 10 | $118,069 | $4,541.12 | $56.57 | +$23,021 |
2015 GS-13 pay table for Washington DC
Each step below already includes the 24.22% 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 | $90,823 | $3,493.19 | $43.52 | +$17,708 |
| Step 2 | $93,851 | $3,609.65 | $44.97 | +$18,299 |
| Step 3 | $96,878 | $3,726.08 | $46.42 | +$18,889 |
| Step 4 | $99,905 | $3,842.50 | $47.87 | +$19,479 |
| Step 5 | $102,932 | $3,958.92 | $49.32 | +$20,069 |
| Step 6 | $105,960 | $4,075.38 | $50.77 | +$20,660 |
| Step 7 | $108,987 | $4,191.81 | $52.22 | +$21,250 |
| Step 8 | $112,014 | $4,308.23 | $53.67 | +$21,840 |
| Step 9 | $115,041 | $4,424.65 | $55.12 | +$22,430 |
| Step 10 | $118,069 | $4,541.12 | $56.57 | +$23,021 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Washington DC pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-13 in Washington DC: 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 Washington DC pay area adds a 24.22% 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 Washington DC
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $3,493 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,541. 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 Washington DC page.
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GS-13 in Washington DC questions
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How much does a GS-13 make in Washington DC?
In 2015, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns $90,823 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $118,069. This is 24.22% higher than the base GS-13 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in Washington DC?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Washington DC in 2015, it is 24.22%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,708 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Washington DC?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $3,493 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.