GS-13 pay scale 2026
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
GS-13 base pay in 2026 runs from $90,925 (step 1) to $118,204 (step 10), before locality pay. The 2026 increase was 1%.
| Locality | Step 1 | Step 4 | Step 7 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rest of U.S. | $106,437 | $117,081 | $127,725 | $138,370 |
| Atlanta–Athens-Clarke County–Sandy Springs | $112,556 | $123,812 | $135,069 | $146,325 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence | $120,548 | $132,604 | $144,659 | $156,715 |
| Chicago-Naperville | $118,984 | $130,884 | $142,783 | $154,682 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | $115,711 | $127,283 | $138,855 | $150,426 |
| Denver-Aurora | $118,675 | $130,543 | $142,412 | $154,280 |
| Houston-The Woodlands | $122,749 | $135,024 | $147,300 | $159,575 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | $124,085 | $136,495 | $148,904 | $161,313 |
| New York-Newark | $125,431 | $137,975 | $150,519 | $163,062 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $121,585 | $133,744 | $145,903 | $158,062 |
| San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland | $133,060 | $146,366 | $159,673 | $172,980 |
| Seattle-Tacoma | $119,630 | $131,594 | $143,557 | $155,521 |
| Washington, DC | $121,785 | $133,964 | $146,143 | $158,322 |
- Biweekly (26 pay periods)
- $4,684.04
- Monthly
- $10,148.75
- Hourly (2,087 hours)
- $58.35
- Overtime hourly (1.5×, capped for higher grades)
- $87.53
- Est. biweekly take-home (single, no TSP/FEHB)
- $3,396.82
2026 OPM tables: base schedule +1.0%, locality percentages unchanged from 2025. Take-home excludes FERS (0.8%–4.4%), TSP and FEHB deductions.
Other grades
GS-1 · GS-2 · GS-3 · GS-4 · GS-5 · GS-6 · GS-7 · GS-8 · GS-9 · GS-10 · GS-11 · GS-12 · GS-14 · GS-15
Frequently asked questions
How much does a GS-13 make in 2026?
$90,925 to $118,204 on the base schedule, plus locality pay from 17.06% (Rest of U.S.) to over 45% in San Jose–San Francisco.
How long between GS-13 steps?
Steps 1–4: one year each; steps 4–7: two years each; steps 7–10: three years each, assuming acceptable performance.
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