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$91,876 GS-13 Step 1 in SAN ANTONIO (2020)
$119,442 GS-13 Step 10 in SAN ANTONIO (2020)
+$13,195 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-13 pay table for SAN ANTONIO

Each step below already includes the 16.77% 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 $91,876 $3,533.69 $44.02 +$13,195
Step 2 $94,939 $3,651.50 $45.49 +$13,635
Step 3 $98,002 $3,769.31 $46.96 +$14,075
Step 4 $101,064 $3,887.08 $48.43 +$14,514
Step 5 $104,127 $4,004.88 $49.89 +$14,954
Step 6 $107,190 $4,122.69 $51.36 +$15,394
Step 7 $110,253 $4,240.50 $52.83 +$15,834
Step 8 $113,316 $4,358.31 $54.30 +$16,274
Step 9 $116,379 $4,476.12 $55.76 +$16,714
Step 10 $119,442 $4,593.92 $57.23 +$17,154
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN ANTONIO pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $78,681
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-13 Step 1 $91,876
  • Locality add-on +$13,195
  • Adjustment percent 16.77%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $102,288
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-13 Step 10 $119,442

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 2020, the SAN ANTONIO pay area adds a 16.77% 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 $3,534 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,594. 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 SAN ANTONIO page.

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GS-13 in SAN ANTONIO questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in SAN ANTONIO?
    In 2020, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns $91,876 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $119,442. This is 16.77% 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 2020, it is 16.77%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,195 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 $3,534 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.