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$86,212 GS-13 Step 1 in KANSAS CITY (2017)
$112,074 GS-13 Step 10 in KANSAS CITY (2017)
+$11,628 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-13 pay table for KANSAS CITY

Each step below already includes the 15.59% 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 $86,212 $3,315.85 $41.31 +$11,628
Step 2 $89,085 $3,426.35 $42.69 +$12,015
Step 3 $91,959 $3,536.88 $44.06 +$12,403
Step 4 $94,832 $3,647.38 $45.44 +$12,790
Step 5 $97,706 $3,757.92 $46.82 +$13,178
Step 6 $100,579 $3,868.42 $48.19 +$13,565
Step 7 $103,453 $3,978.96 $49.57 +$13,953
Step 8 $106,327 $4,089.50 $50.95 +$14,341
Step 9 $109,200 $4,200.00 $52.32 +$14,728
Step 10 $112,074 $4,310.54 $53.70 +$15,116
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more KANSAS CITY pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $74,584
  • KANSAS CITY GS-13 Step 1 $86,212
  • Locality add-on +$11,628
  • Adjustment percent 15.59%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,958
  • KANSAS CITY GS-13 Step 10 $112,074

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 KANSAS CITY: 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 2017, the KANSAS CITY pay area adds a 15.59% 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 KANSAS CITY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns roughly $3,316 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,311. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-13 KANSAS CITY page.

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GS-13 in KANSAS CITY questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in KANSAS CITY?
    In 2017, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns $86,212 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $112,074. This is 15.59% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in KANSAS CITY?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For KANSAS CITY in 2017, it is 15.59%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,628 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in KANSAS CITY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns roughly $3,316 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.