GS-13 Pay — Houston-The Woodlands (2026)
This page shows GS-13 pay in the Houston-The Woodlands locality pay area for 2026. The Houston-The Woodlands area adds 35% in locality pay on top of the GS-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $122,749 | $58.82 | $4,705.60 |
| Step 2 | $126,841 | $60.78 | $4,862.40 |
| Step 3 | $130,932 | $62.74 | $5,019.20 |
| Step 4 | $135,024 | $64.70 | $5,176.00 |
| Step 5 | $139,116 | $66.66 | $5,332.80 |
| Step 6 | $143,208 | $68.62 | $5,489.60 |
| Step 7 | $147,300 | $70.58 | $5,646.40 |
| Step 8 | $151,392 | $72.54 | $5,803.20 |
| Step 9 | $155,484 | $74.50 | $5,960.00 |
| Step 10 | $159,575 | $76.46 | $6,116.80 |
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 |
| Houston-The Woodlands, TX locality | 35% |
| Adjusted annual | $139,116 |
| Per month | $11,593 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,332.80 |
| Hourly | $66.66 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Houston-The Woodlands GS scale
- GS-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Houston-The Woodlands
- GS-14 in Houston-The Woodlands
- 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 Houston-The Woodlands?
For 2026, GS-13 in Houston-The Woodlands ranges from $122,749 at the first step to $159,575 at the top step, with $139,116 near the middle.
How is Houston-The Woodlands locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Houston-The Woodlands locality percentage of 35%, 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 Houston-The Woodlands rate remained 35%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-13 figures for Houston-The Woodlands are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-HOU · effective January 11, 2026 · Houston-The Woodlands, TX, 35% 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.