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$94,890 GS-13 Step 1 in DENVER (2018)
$123,358 GS-13 Step 10 in DENVER (2018)
+$19,262 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-13 pay table for DENVER

Each step below already includes the 25.47% 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 $94,890 $3,649.62 $45.47 +$19,262
Step 2 $98,054 $3,771.31 $46.98 +$19,905
Step 3 $101,217 $3,892.96 $48.50 +$20,547
Step 4 $104,380 $4,014.62 $50.01 +$21,189
Step 5 $107,543 $4,136.27 $51.53 +$21,831
Step 6 $110,706 $4,257.92 $53.05 +$22,473
Step 7 $113,869 $4,379.58 $54.56 +$23,115
Step 8 $117,032 $4,501.23 $56.08 +$23,757
Step 9 $120,195 $4,622.88 $57.59 +$24,399
Step 10 $123,358 $4,744.54 $59.11 +$25,041

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DENVER pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $75,628
  • DENVER GS-13 Step 1 $94,890
  • Locality add-on +$19,262
  • Adjustment percent 25.47%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $98,317
  • DENVER GS-13 Step 10 $123,358

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 DENVER: 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 2018, the DENVER pay area adds a 25.47% 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 DENVER

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in DENVER earns roughly $3,650 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,745. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-13 DENVER page.

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GS-13 in DENVER questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in DENVER?
    In 2018, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in DENVER earns $94,890 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $123,358. This is 25.47% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in DENVER?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DENVER in 2018, it is 25.47%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $19,262 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in DENVER?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in DENVER earns roughly $3,650 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.