GS-13 Expert / Team Lead

GS-13 is a senior-level grade for experienced professionals who serve as subject matter experts, program managers, or supervisors. These positions involve high-level analysis, policy development, and organizational leadership. GS-13 equivalent labor categories command premium rates in federal contracts and are critical for defense, IT modernization, and consulting engagements.

Federal service contracts (such as those under GSA Schedules and OASIS+) use GS-equivalent labor categories to define pricing tiers. When bidding on government contracts, understanding the GS-13 grade level helps contractors price their labor categories competitively while meeting the experience and education requirements agencies expect.

Note: The salary range shown is the 2024 base General Schedule rate (Step 1 through Step 10). Actual federal employee compensation includes locality pay adjustments that can increase base pay by 16-44% depending on geographic area. Major metro areas like Washington D.C., San Francisco, and New York have the highest locality adjustments.