GS-13 Pay — St. Louis-St. Charles (2026)
This page shows GS-13 pay in the St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay area for 2026. The St. Louis-St. Charles area adds 20.03% in locality pay on top of the GS-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $109,137 | $52.29 | $4,183.20 |
| Step 2 | $112,775 | $54.04 | $4,323.20 |
| Step 3 | $116,413 | $55.78 | $4,462.40 |
| Step 4 | $120,052 | $57.52 | $4,601.60 |
| Step 5 | $123,690 | $59.27 | $4,741.60 |
| Step 6 | $127,328 | $61.01 | $4,880.80 |
| Step 7 | $130,966 | $62.75 | $5,020.00 |
| Step 8 | $134,604 | $64.50 | $5,160.00 |
| Step 9 | $138,242 | $66.24 | $5,299.20 |
| Step 10 | $141,880 | $67.98 | $5,438.40 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
Check another grade, step or locality
| Base pay (before locality) | $103,049 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL locality | 20.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $123,690 |
| Per month | $10,308 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,741.60 |
| Hourly | $59.27 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full St. Louis-St. Charles GS scale
- GS-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- GS-14 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- 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 St. Louis-St. Charles?
For 2026, GS-13 in St. Louis-St. Charles ranges from $109,137 at the first step to $141,880 at the top step, with $123,690 near the middle.
How is St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 base rate is multiplied by one plus the St. Louis-St. Charles locality percentage of 20.03%, 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 St. Louis-St. Charles rate remained 20.03%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-13 figures for St. Louis-St. Charles are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SL · effective January 11, 2026 · St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL, 20.03% 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.