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$62,228 GS-11 Step 1 in DENVER (2014)
$80,896 GS-11 Step 10 in DENVER (2014)
+$11,438 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-11 pay table for DENVER

Each step below already includes the 22.52% 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 $62,228 $2,393.38 $29.82 +$11,438
Step 2 $64,302 $2,473.15 $30.81 +$11,819
Step 3 $66,376 $2,552.92 $31.80 +$12,200
Step 4 $68,451 $2,632.73 $32.80 +$12,582
Step 5 $70,525 $2,712.50 $33.79 +$12,963
Step 6 $72,599 $2,792.27 $34.79 +$13,344
Step 7 $74,673 $2,872.04 $35.78 +$13,725
Step 8 $76,748 $2,951.85 $36.77 +$14,107
Step 9 $78,822 $3,031.62 $37.77 +$14,488
Step 10 $80,896 $3,111.38 $38.76 +$14,869

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DENVER pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $50,790
  • DENVER GS-11 Step 1 $62,228
  • Locality add-on +$11,438
  • Adjustment percent 22.52%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,027
  • DENVER GS-11 Step 10 $80,896

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 DENVER: what to expect

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

For 2014, the DENVER pay area adds a 22.52% 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 DENVER

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DENVER earns roughly $2,393 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,111. 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 DENVER page.

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GS-11 in DENVER questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in DENVER?
    In 2014, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DENVER earns $62,228 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,896. This is 22.52% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in DENVER?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DENVER in 2014, it is 22.52%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,438 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in DENVER?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in DENVER earns roughly $2,393 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.