GS-13 Pay — Washington-Baltimore (2026)
This page shows GS-13 pay in the Washington-Baltimore locality pay area for 2026. The Washington-Baltimore area adds 33.94% in locality pay on top of the GS-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $121,785 | $58.35 | $4,668.00 |
| Step 2 | $125,845 | $60.30 | $4,824.00 |
| Step 3 | $129,904 | $62.24 | $4,979.20 |
| Step 4 | $133,964 | $64.19 | $5,135.20 |
| Step 5 | $138,024 | $66.14 | $5,291.20 |
| Step 6 | $142,084 | $68.08 | $5,446.40 |
| Step 7 | $146,143 | $70.03 | $5,602.40 |
| Step 8 | $150,203 | $71.97 | $5,757.60 |
| Step 9 | $154,263 | $73.92 | $5,913.60 |
| Step 10 | $158,322 | $75.86 | $6,068.80 |
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 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA locality | 33.94% |
| Adjusted annual | $138,024 |
| Per month | $11,502 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,291.20 |
| Hourly | $66.14 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Washington-Baltimore GS scale
- GS-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-14 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
- GS-13 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-13 make in Washington-Baltimore?
For 2026, GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore ranges from $121,785 at the first step to $158,322 at the top step, with $138,024 near the middle.
How is Washington-Baltimore locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Washington-Baltimore locality percentage of 33.94%, 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 Washington-Baltimore rate remained 33.94%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-13 figures for Washington-Baltimore are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-DCB · effective January 11, 2026 · Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA, 33.94% 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.