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$103,053 GS-13 Step 1 in San Francisco (2017)
$133,967 GS-13 Step 10 in San Francisco (2017)
+$28,469 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-13 pay table for San Francisco

Each step below already includes the 38.17% 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 $103,053 $3,963.58 $49.38 +$28,469
Step 2 $106,488 $4,095.69 $51.02 +$29,418
Step 3 $109,923 $4,227.81 $52.67 +$30,367
Step 4 $113,357 $4,359.88 $54.32 +$31,315
Step 5 $116,792 $4,492.00 $55.96 +$32,264
Step 6 $120,227 $4,624.12 $57.61 +$33,213
Step 7 $123,662 $4,756.23 $59.25 +$34,162
Step 8 $127,097 $4,888.35 $60.90 +$35,111
Step 9 $130,532 $5,020.46 $62.55 +$36,060
Step 10 $133,967 $5,152.58 $64.19 +$37,009
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more San Francisco pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $74,584
  • San Francisco GS-13 Step 1 $103,053
  • Locality add-on +$28,469
  • Adjustment percent 38.17%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,958
  • San Francisco GS-13 Step 10 $133,967

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 2017, the San Francisco pay area adds a 38.17% 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 $3,964 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,153. 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 San Francisco page.

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GS-13 in San Francisco questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in San Francisco?
    In 2017, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in San Francisco earns $103,053 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $133,967. This is 38.17% 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 2017, it is 38.17%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $28,469 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 $3,964 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.