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$87,252 GS-13 Step 1 in Rest of U.S. (2018)
$113,428 GS-13 Step 10 in Rest of U.S. (2018)
+$11,624 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-13 pay table for Rest of U.S.

Each step below already includes the 15.37% 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 $87,252 $3,355.85 $41.81 +$11,624
Step 2 $90,161 $3,467.73 $43.20 +$12,012
Step 3 $93,069 $3,579.58 $44.59 +$12,399
Step 4 $95,977 $3,691.42 $45.99 +$12,786
Step 5 $98,886 $3,803.31 $47.38 +$13,174
Step 6 $101,794 $3,915.15 $48.78 +$13,561
Step 7 $104,703 $4,027.04 $50.17 +$13,949
Step 8 $107,611 $4,138.88 $51.56 +$14,336
Step 9 $110,520 $4,250.77 $52.96 +$14,724
Step 10 $113,428 $4,362.62 $54.35 +$15,111
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Rest of U.S. pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $75,628
  • Rest of U.S. GS-13 Step 1 $87,252
  • Locality add-on +$11,624
  • Adjustment percent 15.37%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $98,317
  • Rest of U.S. GS-13 Step 10 $113,428

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 Rest of U.S.: 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 Rest of U.S. pay area adds a 15.37% 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 Rest of U.S.

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $3,356 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,363. 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 Rest of U.S. page.

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GS-13 in Rest of U.S. questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Rest of U.S.?
    In 2018, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns $87,252 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $113,428. This is 15.37% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in Rest of U.S.?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Rest of U.S. in 2018, it is 15.37%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,624 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Rest of U.S.?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $3,356 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.