GS-13 Pay — Des Moines-Ames (2026)
This page shows GS-13 pay in the Des Moines-Ames locality pay area for 2026. The Des Moines-Ames area adds 18.01% in locality pay on top of the GS-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $107,301 | $51.41 | $4,112.80 |
| Step 2 | $110,877 | $53.13 | $4,250.40 |
| Step 3 | $114,454 | $54.84 | $4,387.20 |
| Step 4 | $118,031 | $56.56 | $4,524.80 |
| Step 5 | $121,608 | $58.27 | $4,661.60 |
| Step 6 | $125,185 | $59.98 | $4,798.40 |
| Step 7 | $128,762 | $61.70 | $4,936.00 |
| Step 8 | $132,339 | $63.41 | $5,072.80 |
| Step 9 | $135,916 | $65.13 | $5,210.40 |
| Step 10 | $139,493 | $66.84 | $5,347.20 |
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 |
| Des Moines-Ames-West Des Moines, IA locality | 18.01% |
| Adjusted annual | $121,608 |
| Per month | $10,134 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,661.60 |
| Hourly | $58.27 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Des Moines-Ames GS scale
- GS-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Des Moines-Ames
- GS-14 in Des Moines-Ames
- 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 Des Moines-Ames?
For 2026, GS-13 in Des Moines-Ames ranges from $107,301 at the first step to $139,493 at the top step, with $121,608 near the middle.
How is Des Moines-Ames locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Des Moines-Ames locality percentage of 18.01%, 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 Des Moines-Ames rate remained 18.01%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-13 figures for Des Moines-Ames are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-DM · effective January 11, 2026 · Des Moines-Ames-West Des Moines, IA, 18.01% 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.