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$59,506 GS-11 Step 1 in COLUMBUS (2014)
$77,357 GS-11 Step 10 in COLUMBUS (2014)
+$8,716 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-11 pay table for COLUMBUS

Each step below already includes the 17.16% 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 $59,506 $2,288.69 $28.51 +$8,716
Step 2 $61,489 $2,364.96 $29.46 +$9,006
Step 3 $63,473 $2,441.27 $30.41 +$9,297
Step 4 $65,456 $2,517.54 $31.36 +$9,587
Step 5 $67,440 $2,593.85 $32.31 +$9,878
Step 6 $69,423 $2,670.12 $33.26 +$10,168
Step 7 $71,407 $2,746.42 $34.22 +$10,459
Step 8 $73,390 $2,822.69 $35.17 +$10,749
Step 9 $75,374 $2,899.00 $36.12 +$11,040
Step 10 $77,357 $2,975.27 $37.07 +$11,330
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLUMBUS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $50,790
  • COLUMBUS GS-11 Step 1 $59,506
  • Locality add-on +$8,716
  • Adjustment percent 17.16%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,027
  • COLUMBUS GS-11 Step 10 $77,357

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 COLUMBUS: what to expect

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

For 2014, the COLUMBUS pay area adds a 17.16% 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 COLUMBUS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns roughly $2,289 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,975. 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 COLUMBUS page.

Other grades in COLUMBUS

GS-11 in COLUMBUS questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in COLUMBUS?
    In 2014, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns $59,506 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,357. This is 17.16% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in COLUMBUS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For COLUMBUS in 2014, it is 17.16%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,716 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in COLUMBUS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns roughly $2,289 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.