2014 GS-11 Pay in Rest of U.S.
GS-11 employees with a duty station in Rest of U.S. earn 14.16% on top of the base GS-11 pay scale. That means a GS-11 Step 1 salary jumps from $50,790 on the base table to $57,982 in Rest of U.S..
2014 GS-11 Pay in Rest of U.S.
Locality-adjusted GS-11 rates for Rest of U.S..
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $57,982 | $2,230.08 | $27.78 | +$7,192 |
| Step 2 | $59,915 | $2,304.42 | $28.71 | +$7,432 |
| Step 3 | $61,847 | $2,378.73 | $29.63 | +$7,671 |
| Step 4 | $63,780 | $2,453.08 | $30.56 | +$7,911 |
| Step 5 | $65,713 | $2,527.42 | $31.49 | +$8,151 |
| Step 6 | $67,646 | $2,601.77 | $32.41 | +$8,391 |
| Step 7 | $69,578 | $2,676.08 | $33.34 | +$8,630 |
| Step 8 | $71,511 | $2,750.42 | $34.26 | +$8,870 |
| Step 9 | $73,444 | $2,824.77 | $35.19 | +$9,110 |
| Step 10 | $75,376 | $2,899.08 | $36.12 | +$9,349 |
2014 GS-11 pay table for Rest of U.S.
Each step below already includes the 14.16% 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 | $57,982 | $2,230.08 | $27.78 | +$7,192 |
| Step 2 | $59,915 | $2,304.42 | $28.71 | +$7,432 |
| Step 3 | $61,847 | $2,378.73 | $29.63 | +$7,671 |
| Step 4 | $63,780 | $2,453.08 | $30.56 | +$7,911 |
| Step 5 | $65,713 | $2,527.42 | $31.49 | +$8,151 |
| Step 6 | $67,646 | $2,601.77 | $32.41 | +$8,391 |
| Step 7 | $69,578 | $2,676.08 | $33.34 | +$8,630 |
| Step 8 | $71,511 | $2,750.42 | $34.26 | +$8,870 |
| Step 9 | $73,444 | $2,824.77 | $35.19 | +$9,110 |
| Step 10 | $75,376 | $2,899.08 | $36.12 | +$9,349 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Rest of U.S. pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-11 in Rest of U.S.: what to expect
Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.
For 2014, the Rest of U.S. pay area adds a 14.16% 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 Rest of U.S.
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $2,230 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,899. 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 Rest of U.S. page.
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GS-11 in Rest of U.S. questions
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How much does a GS-11 make in Rest of U.S.?
In 2014, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns $57,982 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $75,376. This is 14.16% higher than the base GS-11 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in Rest of U.S.?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Rest of U.S. in 2014, it is 14.16%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,192 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Rest of U.S.?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $2,230 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.