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$59,302 GS-11 Step 1 in PHOENIX (2014)
$77,093 GS-11 Step 10 in PHOENIX (2014)
+$8,512 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-11 pay table for PHOENIX

Each step below already includes the 16.76% 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 $59,302 $2,280.85 $28.41 +$8,512
Step 2 $61,279 $2,356.88 $29.36 +$8,796
Step 3 $63,256 $2,432.92 $30.31 +$9,080
Step 4 $65,233 $2,508.96 $31.26 +$9,364
Step 5 $67,209 $2,584.96 $32.20 +$9,647
Step 6 $69,186 $2,661.00 $33.15 +$9,931
Step 7 $71,163 $2,737.04 $34.10 +$10,215
Step 8 $73,140 $2,813.08 $35.05 +$10,499
Step 9 $75,116 $2,889.08 $35.99 +$10,782
Step 10 $77,093 $2,965.12 $36.94 +$11,066
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PHOENIX pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $50,790
  • PHOENIX GS-11 Step 1 $59,302
  • Locality add-on +$8,512
  • Adjustment percent 16.76%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,027
  • PHOENIX GS-11 Step 10 $77,093

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 PHOENIX: what to expect

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

For 2014, the PHOENIX pay area adds a 16.76% 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 PHOENIX

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns roughly $2,281 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,965. 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 PHOENIX page.

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GS-11 in PHOENIX questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in PHOENIX?
    In 2014, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns $59,302 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,093. This is 16.76% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in PHOENIX?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PHOENIX in 2014, it is 16.76%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,512 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in PHOENIX?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns roughly $2,281 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.