GS-13 Pay Scale (2026)
This page shows 2026 General Schedule pay for GS-13. It lists the salary for GS-13 at each step and shows how the total changes across locality pay areas.
| Step | Base | Rest of U.S. | Washington-Baltimore | New York-Newark | San Jose-San Francisco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $90,925 | $106,437 | $121,785 | $125,431 | $133,060 |
| Step 2 | $93,956 | $109,985 | $125,845 | $129,612 | $137,495 |
| Step 3 | $96,987 | $113,533 | $129,904 | $133,794 | $141,931 |
| Step 4 | $100,018 | $117,081 | $133,964 | $137,975 | $146,366 |
| Step 5 | $103,049 | $120,629 | $138,024 | $142,156 | $150,802 |
| Step 6 | $106,080 | $124,177 | $142,084 | $146,337 | $155,237 |
| Step 7 | $109,111 | $127,725 | $146,143 | $150,519 | $159,673 |
| Step 8 | $112,142 | $131,273 | $150,203 | $154,700 | $164,109 |
| Step 9 | $115,173 | $134,822 | $154,263 | $158,881 | $168,544 |
| Step 10 | $118,204 | $138,370 | $158,322 | $163,062 | $172,980 |
GS-13 in every locality pay area
- Washington-Baltimore
- San Jose-San Francisco
- New York-Newark
- Los Angeles-Long Beach
- Houston-The Woodlands
- San Diego-Chula Vista
- Boston-Worcester
- State of Alaska
- Hartford-East Hartford
- Seattle-Tacoma
- Chicago-Naperville
- Denver-Aurora
- Sacramento-Roseville
- Detroit-Warren
- Philadelphia-Reading
- Minneapolis-St. Paul
- Dallas-Fort Worth
- Portland-Vancouver
- Miami-Port St. Lucie
- Atlanta-
- Phoenix-Mesa
- Milwaukee-Racine
- Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- Richmond
- Raleigh-Durham
- Cleveland-Akron
- State of Hawaii
- Columbus-Marion
- Cincinnati-Wilmington
- Huntsville-Decatur
- Laredo
- Dayton-Springfield
- Pittsburgh-New Castle
- Albany-Schenectady
- Austin-Round Rock
- Colorado Springs
- St. Louis-St. Charles
- Charlotte-Concord
- Las Vegas-Henderson
- Burlington-South Burlington
- Harrisburg-Lebanon
- Tucson-Nogales
- Kansas City-Overland Park
- Davenport-Moline
- Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- San Antonio-New Braunfels
- Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- Birmingham-Hoover
- Omaha-Council Bluffs
- Indianapolis-Carmel
- Des Moines-Ames
- Palm Bay-Melbourne
- Rochester-Batavia
- Spokane-Spokane Valley
- Fresno-Madera
- Corpus Christi-Kingsville
- Reno-Fernley
- Rest of U.S.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does GS-13 have?
GS-13 has ten within-grade steps, each a fixed increment above the previous one, shown here for 2026.
How does locality pay affect GS-13?
The base GS-13 rate is increased by the locality percentage for each pay area, so GS-13 pay is higher in higher-locality areas for 2026.
What determines a GS-13 employee's step?
Step placement generally depends on time in grade and performance, and each step raises GS-13 pay by a set amount.
Is GS-13 pay shown before or after tax?
All GS-13 figures are gross 2026 amounts, before tax, withholding, or deductions.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-GS · effective January 11, 2026. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.