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$88,965 GS-13 Step 1 in CORPUS CHRISTI (2019)
$115,652 GS-13 Step 10 in CORPUS CHRISTI (2019)
+$12,278 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-13 pay table for CORPUS CHRISTI

Each step below already includes the 16.01% 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 $88,965 $3,421.73 $42.63 +$12,278
Step 2 $91,930 $3,535.77 $44.05 +$12,687
Step 3 $94,895 $3,649.81 $45.47 +$13,096
Step 4 $97,860 $3,763.85 $46.89 +$13,505
Step 5 $100,825 $3,877.88 $48.31 +$13,914
Step 6 $103,791 $3,991.96 $49.73 +$14,324
Step 7 $106,756 $4,106.00 $51.15 +$14,733
Step 8 $109,721 $4,220.04 $52.57 +$15,142
Step 9 $112,686 $4,334.08 $53.99 +$15,551
Step 10 $115,652 $4,448.15 $55.42 +$15,961
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CORPUS CHRISTI pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $76,687
  • CORPUS CHRISTI GS-13 Step 1 $88,965
  • Locality add-on +$12,278
  • Adjustment percent 16.01%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $99,691
  • CORPUS CHRISTI GS-13 Step 10 $115,652

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 CORPUS CHRISTI: 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 2019, the CORPUS CHRISTI pay area adds a 16.01% 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 CORPUS CHRISTI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns roughly $3,422 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,448. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-13 CORPUS CHRISTI page.

Other grades in CORPUS CHRISTI

GS-13 in CORPUS CHRISTI questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    In 2019, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns $88,965 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $115,652. This is 16.01% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CORPUS CHRISTI in 2019, it is 16.01%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,278 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns roughly $3,422 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.