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$58,246 GS-11 Step 1 in INDIANAPOLIS (2014)
$75,720 GS-11 Step 10 in INDIANAPOLIS (2014)
+$7,456 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-11 pay table for INDIANAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 14.68% 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 $58,246 $2,240.23 $27.91 +$7,456
Step 2 $60,188 $2,314.92 $28.84 +$7,705
Step 3 $62,129 $2,389.58 $29.77 +$7,953
Step 4 $64,071 $2,464.27 $30.70 +$8,202
Step 5 $66,012 $2,538.92 $31.63 +$8,450
Step 6 $67,954 $2,613.62 $32.56 +$8,699
Step 7 $69,895 $2,688.27 $33.49 +$8,947
Step 8 $71,837 $2,762.96 $34.42 +$9,196
Step 9 $73,778 $2,837.62 $35.35 +$9,444
Step 10 $75,720 $2,912.31 $36.28 +$9,693
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more INDIANAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $50,790
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-11 Step 1 $58,246
  • Locality add-on +$7,456
  • Adjustment percent 14.68%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,027
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-11 Step 10 $75,720

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 INDIANAPOLIS: what to expect

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

For 2014, the INDIANAPOLIS pay area adds a 14.68% 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 INDIANAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $2,240 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,912. 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 INDIANAPOLIS page.

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GS-11 in INDIANAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in INDIANAPOLIS?
    In 2014, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns $58,246 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $75,720. This is 14.68% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For INDIANAPOLIS in 2014, it is 14.68%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,456 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $2,240 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.