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$89,011 GS-13 Step 1 in SAN ANTONIO (2019)
$115,711 GS-13 Step 10 in SAN ANTONIO (2019)
+$12,324 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-13 pay table for SAN ANTONIO

Each step below already includes the 16.07% 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 $89,011 $3,423.50 $42.65 +$12,324
Step 2 $91,977 $3,537.58 $44.07 +$12,734
Step 3 $94,944 $3,651.69 $45.49 +$13,145
Step 4 $97,911 $3,765.81 $46.91 +$13,556
Step 5 $100,878 $3,879.92 $48.34 +$13,967
Step 6 $103,844 $3,994.00 $49.76 +$14,377
Step 7 $106,811 $4,108.12 $51.18 +$14,788
Step 8 $109,778 $4,222.23 $52.60 +$15,199
Step 9 $112,745 $4,336.35 $54.02 +$15,610
Step 10 $115,711 $4,450.42 $55.44 +$16,020
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN ANTONIO pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $76,687
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-13 Step 1 $89,011
  • Locality add-on +$12,324
  • Adjustment percent 16.07%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $99,691
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-13 Step 10 $115,711

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 SAN ANTONIO: 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 SAN ANTONIO pay area adds a 16.07% 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 SAN ANTONIO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns roughly $3,424 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,450. 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 SAN ANTONIO page.

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GS-13 in SAN ANTONIO questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in SAN ANTONIO?
    In 2019, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns $89,011 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $115,711. This is 16.07% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in SAN ANTONIO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SAN ANTONIO in 2019, it is 16.07%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,324 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in SAN ANTONIO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns roughly $3,424 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.