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$109,966 GS-13 Step 1 in Columbus (2025)
$142,957 GS-13 Step 10 in Columbus (2025)
+$19,941 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2025 GS-13 pay table for Columbus

Each step below already includes the 22.15% 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 $109,966 $4,229.46 $52.69 +$19,941
Step 2 $113,631 $4,370.42 $54.45 +$20,605
Step 3 $117,297 $4,511.42 $56.20 +$21,270
Step 4 $120,963 $4,652.42 $57.96 +$21,935
Step 5 $124,628 $4,793.38 $59.72 +$22,599
Step 6 $128,294 $4,934.38 $61.47 +$23,264
Step 7 $131,960 $5,075.38 $63.23 +$23,929
Step 8 $135,626 $5,216.38 $64.99 +$24,594
Step 9 $139,291 $5,357.35 $66.74 +$25,258
Step 10 $142,957 $5,498.35 $68.50 +$25,923
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Columbus pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $90,025
  • Columbus GS-13 Step 1 $109,966
  • Locality add-on +$19,941
  • Adjustment percent 22.15%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $117,034
  • Columbus GS-13 Step 10 $142,957

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 2025, the Columbus pay area adds a 22.15% 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 $4,229 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,498. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2025 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 2025, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Columbus earns $109,966 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $142,957. This is 22.15% 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 2025, it is 22.15%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $19,941 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 $4,229 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.