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$92,159 GS-13 Step 1 in KANSAS CITY (2020)
$119,810 GS-13 Step 10 in KANSAS CITY (2020)
+$13,478 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-13 pay table for KANSAS CITY

Each step below already includes the 17.13% 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 $92,159 $3,544.58 $44.16 +$13,478
Step 2 $95,231 $3,662.73 $45.63 +$13,927
Step 3 $98,304 $3,780.92 $47.10 +$14,377
Step 4 $101,376 $3,899.08 $48.57 +$14,826
Step 5 $104,448 $4,017.23 $50.05 +$15,275
Step 6 $107,521 $4,135.42 $51.52 +$15,725
Step 7 $110,593 $4,253.58 $52.99 +$16,174
Step 8 $113,665 $4,371.73 $54.46 +$16,623
Step 9 $116,738 $4,489.92 $55.94 +$17,073
Step 10 $119,810 $4,608.08 $57.41 +$17,522
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more KANSAS CITY pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $78,681
  • KANSAS CITY GS-13 Step 1 $92,159
  • Locality add-on +$13,478
  • Adjustment percent 17.13%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $102,288
  • KANSAS CITY GS-13 Step 10 $119,810

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 2020, the KANSAS CITY pay area adds a 17.13% 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 $3,545 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,608. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 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 2020, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns $92,159 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $119,810. This is 17.13% 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 2020, it is 17.13%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,478 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 $3,545 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.