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$100,246 GS-13 Step 1 in San Francisco (2016)
$130,325 GS-13 Step 10 in San Francisco (2016)
+$26,400 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-13 pay table for San Francisco

Each step below already includes the 35.75% 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 $100,246 $3,855.62 $48.03 +$26,400
Step 2 $103,588 $3,984.15 $49.63 +$27,280
Step 3 $106,930 $4,112.69 $51.24 +$28,160
Step 4 $110,272 $4,241.23 $52.84 +$29,040
Step 5 $113,615 $4,369.81 $54.44 +$29,921
Step 6 $116,957 $4,498.35 $56.04 +$30,801
Step 7 $120,299 $4,626.88 $57.64 +$31,681
Step 8 $123,641 $4,755.42 $59.24 +$32,561
Step 9 $126,983 $4,883.96 $60.84 +$33,441
Step 10 $130,325 $5,012.50 $62.45 +$34,321
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more San Francisco pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $73,846
  • San Francisco GS-13 Step 1 $100,246
  • Locality add-on +$26,400
  • Adjustment percent 35.75%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,004
  • San Francisco GS-13 Step 10 $130,325

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 San Francisco: 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 San Francisco pay area adds a 35.75% 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 San Francisco

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in San Francisco earns roughly $3,856 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,013. 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 San Francisco page.

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GS-13 in San Francisco questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in San Francisco?
    In 2016, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in San Francisco earns $100,246 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $130,325. This is 35.75% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in San Francisco?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For San Francisco in 2016, it is 35.75%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $26,400 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in San Francisco?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in San Francisco earns roughly $3,856 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.