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$84,546 GS-13 Step 1 in ALBANY (2016)
$109,915 GS-13 Step 10 in ALBANY (2016)
+$10,700 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-13 pay table for ALBANY

Each step below already includes the 14.49% 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 $84,546 $3,251.77 $40.51 +$10,700
Step 2 $87,365 $3,360.19 $41.86 +$11,057
Step 3 $90,184 $3,468.62 $43.21 +$11,414
Step 4 $93,003 $3,577.04 $44.56 +$11,771
Step 5 $95,821 $3,685.42 $45.91 +$12,127
Step 6 $98,640 $3,793.85 $47.26 +$12,484
Step 7 $101,459 $3,902.27 $48.61 +$12,841
Step 8 $104,277 $4,010.65 $49.97 +$13,197
Step 9 $107,096 $4,119.08 $51.32 +$13,554
Step 10 $109,915 $4,227.50 $52.67 +$13,911

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ALBANY pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $73,846
  • ALBANY GS-13 Step 1 $84,546
  • Locality add-on +$10,700
  • Adjustment percent 14.49%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,004
  • ALBANY GS-13 Step 10 $109,915

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 ALBANY: 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 2016, the ALBANY pay area adds a 14.49% 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 ALBANY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in ALBANY earns roughly $3,252 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,228. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-13 ALBANY page.

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GS-13 in ALBANY questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in ALBANY?
    In 2016, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in ALBANY earns $84,546 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $109,915. This is 14.49% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in ALBANY?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For ALBANY in 2016, it is 14.49%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,700 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in ALBANY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in ALBANY earns roughly $3,252 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.