GS-13 Pay — Philadelphia-Reading (2026)
This page shows GS-13 pay in the Philadelphia-Reading locality pay area for 2026. The Philadelphia-Reading area adds 28.99% in locality pay on top of the GS-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $117,284 | $56.20 | $4,496.00 |
| Step 2 | $121,194 | $58.07 | $4,645.60 |
| Step 3 | $125,104 | $59.94 | $4,795.20 |
| Step 4 | $129,013 | $61.82 | $4,945.60 |
| Step 5 | $132,923 | $63.69 | $5,095.20 |
| Step 6 | $136,833 | $65.56 | $5,244.80 |
| Step 7 | $140,742 | $67.44 | $5,395.20 |
| Step 8 | $144,652 | $69.31 | $5,544.80 |
| Step 9 | $148,562 | $71.18 | $5,694.40 |
| Step 10 | $152,471 | $73.06 | $5,844.80 |
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 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD locality | 28.99% |
| Adjusted annual | $132,923 |
| Per month | $11,077 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,095.20 |
| Hourly | $63.69 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Philadelphia-Reading GS scale
- GS-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Philadelphia-Reading
- GS-14 in Philadelphia-Reading
- 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 Philadelphia-Reading?
For 2026, GS-13 in Philadelphia-Reading ranges from $117,284 at the first step to $152,471 at the top step, with $132,923 near the middle.
How is Philadelphia-Reading locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Philadelphia-Reading locality percentage of 28.99%, 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 Philadelphia-Reading rate remained 28.99%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-13 figures for Philadelphia-Reading are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-PHL · effective January 11, 2026 · Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD, 28.99% 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.