GS-13 Pay — Boston-Worcester (2026)
This page shows GS-13 pay in the Boston-Worcester locality pay area for 2026. The Boston-Worcester area adds 32.58% in locality pay on top of the GS-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $120,548 | $57.76 | $4,620.80 |
| Step 2 | $124,567 | $59.69 | $4,775.20 |
| Step 3 | $128,585 | $61.61 | $4,928.80 |
| Step 4 | $132,604 | $63.54 | $5,083.20 |
| Step 5 | $136,622 | $65.46 | $5,236.80 |
| Step 6 | $140,641 | $67.39 | $5,391.20 |
| Step 7 | $144,659 | $69.31 | $5,544.80 |
| Step 8 | $148,678 | $71.24 | $5,699.20 |
| Step 9 | $152,696 | $73.17 | $5,853.60 |
| Step 10 | $156,715 | $75.09 | $6,007.20 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $103,049 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT-ME-VT locality | 32.58% |
| Adjusted annual | $136,622 |
| Per month | $11,385 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,236.80 |
| Hourly | $65.46 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Boston-Worcester GS scale
- GS-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Boston-Worcester
- GS-14 in Boston-Worcester
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-13 make in Boston-Worcester?
For 2026, GS-13 in Boston-Worcester ranges from $120,548 at the first step to $156,715 at the top step, with $136,622 near the middle.
How is Boston-Worcester locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Boston-Worcester locality percentage of 32.58%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Boston-Worcester rate remained 32.58%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-13 figures for Boston-Worcester are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-BOS · effective January 11, 2026 · Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT-ME-VT, 32.58% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.