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$99,003 GS-13 Step 1 in Corpus Christi (2023)
$128,702 GS-13 Step 10 in Corpus Christi (2023)
+$14,457 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-13 pay table for Corpus Christi

Each step below already includes the 17.10% 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 $99,003 $3,807.81 $47.44 +$14,457
Step 2 $102,303 $3,934.73 $49.02 +$14,939
Step 3 $105,603 $4,061.65 $50.60 +$15,421
Step 4 $108,903 $4,188.58 $52.18 +$15,903
Step 5 $112,203 $4,315.50 $53.76 +$16,385
Step 6 $115,503 $4,442.42 $55.34 +$16,867
Step 7 $118,803 $4,569.35 $56.93 +$17,349
Step 8 $122,103 $4,696.27 $58.51 +$17,831
Step 9 $125,402 $4,823.15 $60.09 +$18,312
Step 10 $128,702 $4,950.08 $61.67 +$18,794
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Corpus Christi pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $84,546
  • Corpus Christi GS-13 Step 1 $99,003
  • Locality add-on +$14,457
  • Adjustment percent 17.10%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $109,908
  • Corpus Christi GS-13 Step 10 $128,702

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 2023, the Corpus Christi pay area adds a 17.10% 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 $3,808 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,950. 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 Corpus Christi page.

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GS-13 in Corpus Christi questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Corpus Christi?
    In 2023, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns $99,003 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $128,702. This is 17.10% 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 2023, it is 17.10%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,457 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 $3,808 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.