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$87,804 GS-13 Step 1 in KANSAS CITY (2018)
$114,146 GS-13 Step 10 in KANSAS CITY (2018)
+$12,176 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-13 pay table for KANSAS CITY

Each step below already includes the 16.10% 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 $87,804 $3,377.08 $42.07 +$12,176
Step 2 $90,731 $3,489.65 $43.47 +$12,582
Step 3 $93,658 $3,602.23 $44.88 +$12,988
Step 4 $96,585 $3,714.81 $46.28 +$13,394
Step 5 $99,512 $3,827.38 $47.68 +$13,800
Step 6 $102,439 $3,939.96 $49.08 +$14,206
Step 7 $105,365 $4,052.50 $50.49 +$14,611
Step 8 $108,292 $4,165.08 $51.89 +$15,017
Step 9 $111,219 $4,277.65 $53.29 +$15,423
Step 10 $114,146 $4,390.23 $54.69 +$15,829
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more KANSAS CITY pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $75,628
  • KANSAS CITY GS-13 Step 1 $87,804
  • Locality add-on +$12,176
  • Adjustment percent 16.10%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $98,317
  • KANSAS CITY GS-13 Step 10 $114,146

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 2018, the KANSAS CITY pay area adds a 16.10% 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 $3,377 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,390. 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 KANSAS CITY page.

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GS-13 in KANSAS CITY questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in KANSAS CITY?
    In 2018, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns $87,804 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $114,146. This is 16.10% 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 2018, it is 16.10%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,176 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 $3,377 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.