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$95,343 GS-13 Step 1 in HOUSTON (2016)
$123,951 GS-13 Step 10 in HOUSTON (2016)
+$21,497 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-13 pay table for HOUSTON

Each step below already includes the 29.11% 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 $95,343 $3,667.04 $45.68 +$21,497
Step 2 $98,521 $3,789.27 $47.21 +$22,213
Step 3 $101,700 $3,911.54 $48.73 +$22,930
Step 4 $104,879 $4,033.81 $50.25 +$23,647
Step 5 $108,057 $4,156.04 $51.78 +$24,363
Step 6 $111,236 $4,278.31 $53.30 +$25,080
Step 7 $114,415 $4,400.58 $54.82 +$25,797
Step 8 $117,593 $4,522.81 $56.35 +$26,513
Step 9 $120,772 $4,645.08 $57.87 +$27,230
Step 10 $123,951 $4,767.35 $59.39 +$27,947
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HOUSTON pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $73,846
  • HOUSTON GS-13 Step 1 $95,343
  • Locality add-on +$21,497
  • Adjustment percent 29.11%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,004
  • HOUSTON GS-13 Step 10 $123,951

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 HOUSTON: 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 HOUSTON pay area adds a 29.11% 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 HOUSTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in HOUSTON earns roughly $3,667 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,767. 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 HOUSTON page.

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GS-13 in HOUSTON questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in HOUSTON?
    In 2016, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in HOUSTON earns $95,343 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $123,951. This is 29.11% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in HOUSTON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For HOUSTON in 2016, it is 29.11%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $21,497 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in HOUSTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in HOUSTON earns roughly $3,667 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.