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$94,877 GS-13 Step 1 in Corpus Christi (2022)
$123,337 GS-13 Step 10 in Corpus Christi (2022)
+$13,661 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-13 pay table for Corpus Christi

Each step below already includes the 16.82% 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 $94,877 $3,649.12 $45.46 +$13,661
Step 2 $98,039 $3,770.73 $46.98 +$14,116
Step 3 $101,201 $3,892.35 $48.49 +$14,571
Step 4 $104,363 $4,013.96 $50.01 +$15,026
Step 5 $107,526 $4,135.62 $51.52 +$15,482
Step 6 $110,688 $4,257.23 $53.04 +$15,937
Step 7 $113,850 $4,378.85 $54.55 +$16,392
Step 8 $117,013 $4,500.50 $56.07 +$16,848
Step 9 $120,175 $4,622.12 $57.58 +$17,303
Step 10 $123,337 $4,743.73 $59.10 +$17,758
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Corpus Christi pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $81,216
  • Corpus Christi GS-13 Step 1 $94,877
  • Locality add-on +$13,661
  • Adjustment percent 16.82%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $105,579
  • Corpus Christi GS-13 Step 10 $123,337

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 Corpus Christi: 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 2022, the Corpus Christi pay area adds a 16.82% 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 Corpus Christi

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns roughly $3,649 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,744. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-13 Corpus Christi page.

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GS-13 in Corpus Christi questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Corpus Christi?
    In 2022, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns $94,877 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $123,337. This is 16.82% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in Corpus Christi?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Corpus Christi in 2022, it is 16.82%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,661 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Corpus Christi?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns roughly $3,649 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.