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$91,231 GS-13 Step 1 in Rest of U.S. (2020)
$118,603 GS-13 Step 10 in Rest of U.S. (2020)
+$12,550 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-13 pay table for Rest of U.S.

Each step below already includes the 15.95% 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 $91,231 $3,508.88 $43.71 +$12,550
Step 2 $94,272 $3,625.85 $45.17 +$12,968
Step 3 $97,313 $3,742.81 $46.63 +$13,386
Step 4 $100,355 $3,859.81 $48.09 +$13,805
Step 5 $103,396 $3,976.77 $49.54 +$14,223
Step 6 $106,437 $4,093.73 $51.00 +$14,641
Step 7 $109,479 $4,210.73 $52.46 +$15,060
Step 8 $112,520 $4,327.69 $53.91 +$15,478
Step 9 $115,562 $4,444.69 $55.37 +$15,897
Step 10 $118,603 $4,561.65 $56.83 +$16,315
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Rest of U.S. pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $78,681
  • Rest of U.S. GS-13 Step 1 $91,231
  • Locality add-on +$12,550
  • Adjustment percent 15.95%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $102,288
  • Rest of U.S. GS-13 Step 10 $118,603

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 2020, the Rest of U.S. pay area adds a 15.95% 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 $3,509 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,562. 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 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 2020, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns $91,231 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $118,603. This is 15.95% 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 2020, it is 15.95%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,550 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 $3,509 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.