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$59,749 GS-11 Step 1 in RALEIGH (2014)
$77,674 GS-11 Step 10 in RALEIGH (2014)
+$8,959 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-11 pay table for RALEIGH

Each step below already includes the 17.64% 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 $59,749 $2,298.04 $28.63 +$8,959
Step 2 $61,741 $2,374.65 $29.58 +$9,258
Step 3 $63,733 $2,451.27 $30.54 +$9,557
Step 4 $65,724 $2,527.85 $31.49 +$9,855
Step 5 $67,716 $2,604.46 $32.45 +$10,154
Step 6 $69,708 $2,681.08 $33.40 +$10,453
Step 7 $71,699 $2,757.65 $34.36 +$10,751
Step 8 $73,691 $2,834.27 $35.31 +$11,050
Step 9 $75,683 $2,910.88 $36.26 +$11,349
Step 10 $77,674 $2,987.46 $37.22 +$11,647
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RALEIGH pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $50,790
  • RALEIGH GS-11 Step 1 $59,749
  • Locality add-on +$8,959
  • Adjustment percent 17.64%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,027
  • RALEIGH GS-11 Step 10 $77,674

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 RALEIGH: what to expect

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

For 2014, the RALEIGH pay area adds a 17.64% 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 RALEIGH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns roughly $2,298 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,987. 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 RALEIGH page.

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GS-11 in RALEIGH questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in RALEIGH?
    In 2014, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns $59,749 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,674. This is 17.64% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in RALEIGH?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For RALEIGH in 2014, it is 17.64%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,959 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in RALEIGH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns roughly $2,298 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.