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$103,922 GS-13 Step 1 in Corpus Christi (2024)
$135,103 GS-13 Step 10 in Corpus Christi (2024)
+$15,402 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-13 pay table for Corpus Christi

Each step below already includes the 17.40% 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 $103,922 $3,997.00 $49.79 +$15,402
Step 2 $107,387 $4,130.27 $51.46 +$15,916
Step 3 $110,851 $4,263.50 $53.11 +$16,429
Step 4 $114,316 $4,396.77 $54.78 +$16,943
Step 5 $117,780 $4,530.00 $56.44 +$17,456
Step 6 $121,245 $4,663.27 $58.10 +$17,970
Step 7 $124,709 $4,796.50 $59.76 +$18,483
Step 8 $128,174 $4,929.77 $61.42 +$18,997
Step 9 $131,638 $5,063.00 $63.08 +$19,510
Step 10 $135,103 $5,196.27 $64.74 +$20,024
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Corpus Christi pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $88,520
  • Corpus Christi GS-13 Step 1 $103,922
  • Locality add-on +$15,402
  • Adjustment percent 17.40%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $115,079
  • Corpus Christi GS-13 Step 10 $135,103

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 2024, the Corpus Christi pay area adds a 17.40% 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 $3,997 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,196. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns $103,922 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $135,103. This is 17.40% 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 2024, it is 17.40%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,402 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 $3,997 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.