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$61,857 GS-11 Step 1 in PHILADELPHIA (2014)
$80,414 GS-11 Step 10 in PHILADELPHIA (2014)
+$11,067 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-11 pay table for PHILADELPHIA

Each step below already includes the 21.79% 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 $61,857 $2,379.12 $29.64 +$11,067
Step 2 $63,919 $2,458.42 $30.63 +$11,436
Step 3 $65,981 $2,537.73 $31.62 +$11,805
Step 4 $68,043 $2,617.04 $32.60 +$12,174
Step 5 $70,105 $2,696.35 $33.59 +$12,543
Step 6 $72,167 $2,775.65 $34.58 +$12,912
Step 7 $74,229 $2,854.96 $35.57 +$13,281
Step 8 $76,290 $2,934.23 $36.55 +$13,649
Step 9 $78,352 $3,013.54 $37.54 +$14,018
Step 10 $80,414 $3,092.85 $38.53 +$14,387
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PHILADELPHIA pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $50,790
  • PHILADELPHIA GS-11 Step 1 $61,857
  • Locality add-on +$11,067
  • Adjustment percent 21.79%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,027
  • PHILADELPHIA GS-11 Step 10 $80,414

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 PHILADELPHIA: what to expect

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

For 2014, the PHILADELPHIA pay area adds a 21.79% 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 PHILADELPHIA

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in PHILADELPHIA earns roughly $2,379 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,093. 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 PHILADELPHIA page.

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GS-11 in PHILADELPHIA questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in PHILADELPHIA?
    In 2014, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in PHILADELPHIA earns $61,857 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,414. This is 21.79% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in PHILADELPHIA?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PHILADELPHIA in 2014, it is 21.79%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,067 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in PHILADELPHIA?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in PHILADELPHIA earns roughly $2,379 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.