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$63,076 GS-11 Step 1 in SAN DIEGO (2014)
$81,999 GS-11 Step 10 in SAN DIEGO (2014)
+$12,286 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-11 pay table for SAN DIEGO

Each step below already includes the 24.19% 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 $63,076 $2,426.00 $30.22 +$12,286
Step 2 $65,179 $2,506.88 $31.23 +$12,696
Step 3 $67,281 $2,587.73 $32.24 +$13,105
Step 4 $69,384 $2,668.62 $33.25 +$13,515
Step 5 $71,486 $2,749.46 $34.25 +$13,924
Step 6 $73,589 $2,830.35 $35.26 +$14,334
Step 7 $75,691 $2,911.19 $36.27 +$14,743
Step 8 $77,794 $2,992.08 $37.28 +$15,153
Step 9 $79,896 $3,072.92 $38.28 +$15,562
Step 10 $81,999 $3,153.81 $39.29 +$15,972
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN DIEGO pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $50,790
  • SAN DIEGO GS-11 Step 1 $63,076
  • Locality add-on +$12,286
  • Adjustment percent 24.19%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,027
  • SAN DIEGO GS-11 Step 10 $81,999

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 SAN DIEGO: what to expect

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

For 2014, the SAN DIEGO pay area adds a 24.19% 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 SAN DIEGO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in SAN DIEGO earns roughly $2,426 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,154. 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 SAN DIEGO page.

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GS-11 in SAN DIEGO questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in SAN DIEGO?
    In 2014, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in SAN DIEGO earns $63,076 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,999. This is 24.19% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in SAN DIEGO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SAN DIEGO in 2014, it is 24.19%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,286 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in SAN DIEGO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in SAN DIEGO earns roughly $2,426 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.