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$92,795 GS-13 Step 1 in SAN ANTONIO (2021)
$120,634 GS-13 Step 10 in SAN ANTONIO (2021)
+$13,327 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $92,795 $3,569.04 $44.46 +$13,327
Step 2 $95,888 $3,688.00 $45.95 +$13,771
Step 3 $98,981 $3,806.96 $47.43 +$14,215
Step 4 $102,074 $3,925.92 $48.91 +$14,659
Step 5 $105,168 $4,044.92 $50.39 +$15,104
Step 6 $108,261 $4,163.88 $51.87 +$15,548
Step 7 $111,354 $4,282.85 $53.36 +$15,992
Step 8 $114,447 $4,401.81 $54.84 +$16,436
Step 9 $117,541 $4,520.81 $56.32 +$16,881
Step 10 $120,634 $4,639.77 $57.80 +$17,325
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN ANTONIO pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $79,468
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-13 Step 1 $92,795
  • Locality add-on +$13,327
  • Adjustment percent 16.77%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $103,309
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-13 Step 10 $120,634

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 2021, 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 $3,569 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,640. 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 SAN ANTONIO page.

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GS-13 in SAN ANTONIO questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in SAN ANTONIO?
    In 2021, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns $92,795 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $120,634. 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 2021, it is 16.77%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,327 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 $3,569 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.