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$103,728 GS-13 Step 1 in Spokane (2024)
$134,850 GS-13 Step 10 in Spokane (2024)
+$15,208 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-13 pay table for Spokane

Each step below already includes the 17.18% 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 $103,728 $3,989.54 $49.70 +$15,208
Step 2 $107,186 $4,122.54 $51.36 +$15,715
Step 3 $110,644 $4,255.54 $53.02 +$16,222
Step 4 $114,102 $4,388.54 $54.67 +$16,729
Step 5 $117,560 $4,521.54 $56.33 +$17,236
Step 6 $121,018 $4,654.54 $57.99 +$17,743
Step 7 $124,476 $4,787.54 $59.64 +$18,250
Step 8 $127,934 $4,920.54 $61.30 +$18,757
Step 9 $131,392 $5,053.54 $62.96 +$19,264
Step 10 $134,850 $5,186.54 $64.61 +$19,771
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Spokane pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $88,520
  • Spokane GS-13 Step 1 $103,728
  • Locality add-on +$15,208
  • Adjustment percent 17.18%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $115,079
  • Spokane GS-13 Step 10 $134,850

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 Spokane: 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 Spokane pay area adds a 17.18% 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 Spokane

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Spokane earns roughly $3,990 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,187. 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 Spokane page.

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GS-13 in Spokane questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Spokane?
    In 2024, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Spokane earns $103,728 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $134,850. This is 17.18% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in Spokane?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Spokane in 2024, it is 17.18%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,208 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Spokane?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Spokane earns roughly $3,990 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.