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$58,927 GS-11 Step 1 in HUNTSVILLE (2014)
$76,605 GS-11 Step 10 in HUNTSVILLE (2014)
+$8,137 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-11 pay table for HUNTSVILLE

Each step below already includes the 16.02% 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 $58,927 $2,266.42 $28.24 +$8,137
Step 2 $60,891 $2,341.96 $29.18 +$8,408
Step 3 $62,855 $2,417.50 $30.12 +$8,679
Step 4 $64,819 $2,493.04 $31.06 +$8,950
Step 5 $66,783 $2,568.58 $32.00 +$9,221
Step 6 $68,748 $2,644.15 $32.94 +$9,493
Step 7 $70,712 $2,719.69 $33.88 +$9,764
Step 8 $72,676 $2,795.23 $34.82 +$10,035
Step 9 $74,640 $2,870.77 $35.76 +$10,306
Step 10 $76,605 $2,946.35 $36.71 +$10,578
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HUNTSVILLE pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $50,790
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-11 Step 1 $58,927
  • Locality add-on +$8,137
  • Adjustment percent 16.02%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,027
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-11 Step 10 $76,605

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 HUNTSVILLE: what to expect

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

For 2014, the HUNTSVILLE pay area adds a 16.02% 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 HUNTSVILLE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns roughly $2,266 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,946. 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 HUNTSVILLE page.

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GS-11 in HUNTSVILLE questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in HUNTSVILLE?
    In 2014, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns $58,927 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,605. This is 16.02% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in HUNTSVILLE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For HUNTSVILLE in 2014, it is 16.02%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,137 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in HUNTSVILLE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns roughly $2,266 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.