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$102,529 GS-13 Step 1 in Columbus (2023)
$133,285 GS-13 Step 10 in Columbus (2023)
+$17,983 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-13 pay table for Columbus

Each step below already includes the 21.27% 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 $102,529 $3,943.42 $49.13 +$17,983
Step 2 $105,946 $4,074.85 $50.76 +$18,582
Step 3 $109,364 $4,206.31 $52.40 +$19,182
Step 4 $112,781 $4,337.73 $54.04 +$19,781
Step 5 $116,198 $4,469.15 $55.68 +$20,380
Step 6 $119,616 $4,600.62 $57.31 +$20,980
Step 7 $123,033 $4,732.04 $58.95 +$21,579
Step 8 $126,451 $4,863.50 $60.59 +$22,179
Step 9 $129,868 $4,994.92 $62.23 +$22,778
Step 10 $133,285 $5,126.35 $63.86 +$23,377
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Columbus pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $84,546
  • Columbus GS-13 Step 1 $102,529
  • Locality add-on +$17,983
  • Adjustment percent 21.27%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $109,908
  • Columbus GS-13 Step 10 $133,285

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 2023, the Columbus pay area adds a 21.27% 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 $3,943 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,126. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-13 Columbus page.

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GS-13 in Columbus questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Columbus?
    In 2023, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Columbus earns $102,529 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $133,285. This is 21.27% 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 2023, it is 21.27%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,983 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 $3,943 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.