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$86,391 GS-13 Step 1 in ST. LOUIS (2017)
$112,306 GS-13 Step 10 in ST. LOUIS (2017)
+$11,807 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-13 pay table for ST. LOUIS

Each step below already includes the 15.83% 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 $86,391 $3,322.73 $41.39 +$11,807
Step 2 $89,270 $3,433.46 $42.77 +$12,200
Step 3 $92,150 $3,544.23 $44.15 +$12,594
Step 4 $95,029 $3,654.96 $45.53 +$12,987
Step 5 $97,909 $3,765.73 $46.91 +$13,381
Step 6 $100,788 $3,876.46 $48.29 +$13,774
Step 7 $103,668 $3,987.23 $49.67 +$14,168
Step 8 $106,547 $4,097.96 $51.05 +$14,561
Step 9 $109,427 $4,208.73 $52.43 +$14,955
Step 10 $112,306 $4,319.46 $53.81 +$15,348
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ST. LOUIS pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $74,584
  • ST. LOUIS GS-13 Step 1 $86,391
  • Locality add-on +$11,807
  • Adjustment percent 15.83%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,958
  • ST. LOUIS GS-13 Step 10 $112,306

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 ST. LOUIS: 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 ST. LOUIS pay area adds a 15.83% 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 ST. LOUIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in ST. LOUIS earns roughly $3,323 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,319. 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 ST. LOUIS page.

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GS-13 in ST. LOUIS questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in ST. LOUIS?
    In 2017, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in ST. LOUIS earns $86,391 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $112,306. This is 15.83% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in ST. LOUIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For ST. LOUIS in 2017, it is 15.83%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,807 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in ST. LOUIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in ST. LOUIS earns roughly $3,323 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.