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$95,377 GS-13 Step 1 in COLUMBUS (2021)
$123,991 GS-13 Step 10 in COLUMBUS (2021)
+$15,909 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-13 pay table for COLUMBUS

Each step below already includes the 20.02% 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 $95,377 $3,668.35 $45.70 +$15,909
Step 2 $98,557 $3,790.65 $47.22 +$16,440
Step 3 $101,736 $3,912.92 $48.75 +$16,970
Step 4 $104,915 $4,035.19 $50.27 +$17,500
Step 5 $108,095 $4,157.50 $51.79 +$18,031
Step 6 $111,274 $4,279.77 $53.32 +$18,561
Step 7 $114,453 $4,402.04 $54.84 +$19,091
Step 8 $117,633 $4,524.35 $56.36 +$19,622
Step 9 $120,812 $4,646.62 $57.89 +$20,152
Step 10 $123,991 $4,768.88 $59.41 +$20,682
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLUMBUS pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $79,468
  • COLUMBUS GS-13 Step 1 $95,377
  • Locality add-on +$15,909
  • Adjustment percent 20.02%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $103,309
  • COLUMBUS GS-13 Step 10 $123,991

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 COLUMBUS: 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 2021, the COLUMBUS pay area adds a 20.02% 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 COLUMBUS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns roughly $3,668 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,769. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-13 COLUMBUS page.

Other grades in COLUMBUS

GS-13 in COLUMBUS questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in COLUMBUS?
    In 2021, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns $95,377 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $123,991. This is 20.02% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in COLUMBUS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For COLUMBUS in 2021, it is 20.02%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,909 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in COLUMBUS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns roughly $3,668 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.