GS-13 Pay — Atlanta- (2026)
This page shows GS-13 pay in the Atlanta- locality pay area for 2026. The Atlanta- area adds 23.79% in locality pay on top of the GS-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $112,556 | $53.93 | $4,314.40 |
| Step 2 | $116,308 | $55.73 | $4,458.40 |
| Step 3 | $120,060 | $57.53 | $4,602.40 |
| Step 4 | $123,812 | $59.33 | $4,746.40 |
| Step 5 | $127,564 | $61.12 | $4,889.60 |
| Step 6 | $131,316 | $62.92 | $5,033.60 |
| Step 7 | $135,069 | $64.72 | $5,177.60 |
| Step 8 | $138,821 | $66.52 | $5,321.60 |
| Step 9 | $142,573 | $68.31 | $5,464.80 |
| Step 10 | $146,325 | $70.11 | $5,608.80 |
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 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL locality | 23.79% |
| Adjusted annual | $127,564 |
| Per month | $10,630 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,889.60 |
| Hourly | $61.12 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Atlanta- GS scale
- GS-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Atlanta-
- GS-14 in Atlanta-
- 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 Atlanta-?
For 2026, GS-13 in Atlanta- ranges from $112,556 at the first step to $146,325 at the top step, with $127,564 near the middle.
How is Atlanta- locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Atlanta- locality percentage of 23.79%, 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 Atlanta- rate remained 23.79%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-13 figures for Atlanta- are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-ATL · effective January 11, 2026 · Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL, 23.79% 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.