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$60,587 GS-11 Step 1 in ATLANTA (2014)
$78,764 GS-11 Step 10 in ATLANTA (2014)
+$9,797 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-11 pay table for ATLANTA

Each step below already includes the 19.29% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $60,587 $2,330.27 $29.03 +$9,797
Step 2 $62,607 $2,407.96 $30.00 +$10,124
Step 3 $64,627 $2,485.65 $30.97 +$10,451
Step 4 $66,646 $2,563.31 $31.93 +$10,777
Step 5 $68,666 $2,641.00 $32.90 +$11,104
Step 6 $70,685 $2,718.65 $33.87 +$11,430
Step 7 $72,705 $2,796.35 $34.84 +$11,757
Step 8 $74,724 $2,874.00 $35.80 +$12,083
Step 9 $76,744 $2,951.69 $36.77 +$12,410
Step 10 $78,764 $3,029.38 $37.74 +$12,737
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ATLANTA pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $50,790
  • ATLANTA GS-11 Step 1 $60,587
  • Locality add-on +$9,797
  • Adjustment percent 19.29%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,027
  • ATLANTA GS-11 Step 10 $78,764

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-11 in ATLANTA: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2014, the ATLANTA pay area adds a 19.29% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-11 in ATLANTA

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns roughly $2,330 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,029. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 ATLANTA page.

Other grades in ATLANTA

GS-11 in ATLANTA questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in ATLANTA?
    In 2014, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns $60,587 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,764. This is 19.29% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in ATLANTA?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For ATLANTA in 2014, it is 19.29%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,797 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in ATLANTA?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns roughly $2,330 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.