GS-13 Pay — Indianapolis-Carmel (2026)
This page shows GS-13 pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel locality pay area for 2026. The Indianapolis-Carmel area adds 18.15% in locality pay on top of the GS-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $107,428 | $51.47 | $4,117.60 |
| Step 2 | $111,009 | $53.19 | $4,255.20 |
| Step 3 | $114,590 | $54.91 | $4,392.80 |
| Step 4 | $118,171 | $56.62 | $4,529.60 |
| Step 5 | $121,752 | $58.34 | $4,667.20 |
| Step 6 | $125,334 | $60.05 | $4,804.00 |
| Step 7 | $128,915 | $61.77 | $4,941.60 |
| Step 8 | $132,496 | $63.49 | $5,079.20 |
| Step 9 | $136,077 | $65.20 | $5,216.00 |
| Step 10 | $139,658 | $66.92 | $5,353.60 |
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 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie, IN locality | 18.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $121,752 |
| Per month | $10,146 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,667.20 |
| Hourly | $58.34 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Indianapolis-Carmel GS scale
- GS-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Indianapolis-Carmel
- GS-14 in Indianapolis-Carmel
- 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 Indianapolis-Carmel?
For 2026, GS-13 in Indianapolis-Carmel ranges from $107,428 at the first step to $139,658 at the top step, with $121,752 near the middle.
How is Indianapolis-Carmel locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Indianapolis-Carmel locality percentage of 18.15%, 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 Indianapolis-Carmel rate remained 18.15%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-13 figures for Indianapolis-Carmel are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-IND · effective January 11, 2026 · Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie, IN, 18.15% 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.