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$63,386 GS-11 Step 1 in BOSTON (2014)
$82,402 GS-11 Step 10 in BOSTON (2014)
+$12,596 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-11 pay table for BOSTON

Each step below already includes the 24.80% 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 $63,386 $2,437.92 $30.37 +$12,596
Step 2 $65,499 $2,519.19 $31.38 +$13,016
Step 3 $67,612 $2,600.46 $32.40 +$13,436
Step 4 $69,725 $2,681.73 $33.41 +$13,856
Step 5 $71,837 $2,762.96 $34.42 +$14,275
Step 6 $73,950 $2,844.23 $35.43 +$14,695
Step 7 $76,063 $2,925.50 $36.45 +$15,115
Step 8 $78,176 $3,006.77 $37.46 +$15,535
Step 9 $80,289 $3,088.04 $38.47 +$15,955
Step 10 $82,402 $3,169.31 $39.48 +$16,375

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BOSTON pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $50,790
  • BOSTON GS-11 Step 1 $63,386
  • Locality add-on +$12,596
  • Adjustment percent 24.80%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,027
  • BOSTON GS-11 Step 10 $82,402

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 BOSTON: what to expect

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

For 2014, the BOSTON pay area adds a 24.80% 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 BOSTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in BOSTON earns roughly $2,438 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,169. 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 BOSTON page.

Other grades in BOSTON

GS-11 in BOSTON questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in BOSTON?
    In 2014, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in BOSTON earns $63,386 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $82,402. This is 24.80% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in BOSTON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For BOSTON in 2014, it is 24.80%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,596 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in BOSTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in BOSTON earns roughly $2,438 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.