GS-13 Pay — Rest of U.S. (2026)
This page shows GS-13 pay in the Rest of U.S. locality pay area for 2026. The Rest of U.S. area adds 17.06% in locality pay on top of the GS-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $106,437 | $51.00 | $4,080.00 |
| Step 2 | $109,985 | $52.70 | $4,216.00 |
| Step 3 | $113,533 | $54.40 | $4,352.00 |
| Step 4 | $117,081 | $56.10 | $4,488.00 |
| Step 5 | $120,629 | $57.80 | $4,624.00 |
| Step 6 | $124,177 | $59.50 | $4,760.00 |
| Step 7 | $127,725 | $61.20 | $4,896.00 |
| Step 8 | $131,273 | $62.90 | $5,032.00 |
| Step 9 | $134,822 | $64.60 | $5,168.00 |
| Step 10 | $138,370 | $66.30 | $5,304.00 |
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 |
| Rest of U.S. locality | 17.06% |
| Adjusted annual | $120,629 |
| Per month | $10,052 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,624.00 |
| Hourly | $57.80 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Rest of U.S. GS scale
- GS-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-14 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
- GS-13 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-13 make in Rest of U.S.?
For 2026, GS-13 in Rest of U.S. ranges from $106,437 at the first step to $138,370 at the top step, with $120,629 near the middle.
How is Rest of U.S. locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Rest of U.S. locality percentage of 17.06%, 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 Rest of U.S. rate remained 17.06%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-13 figures for Rest of U.S. are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RUS · effective January 11, 2026 · Rest of U.S., 17.06% 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.