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$60,101 GS-11 Step 1 in COLUMBUS (2015)
$78,132 GS-11 Step 10 in COLUMBUS (2015)
+$8,803 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-11 pay table for COLUMBUS

Each step below already includes the 17.16% 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 $60,101 $2,311.58 $28.80 +$8,803
Step 2 $62,104 $2,388.62 $29.76 +$9,096
Step 3 $64,108 $2,465.69 $30.72 +$9,390
Step 4 $66,111 $2,542.73 $31.68 +$9,683
Step 5 $68,114 $2,619.77 $32.64 +$9,976
Step 6 $70,118 $2,696.85 $33.60 +$10,270
Step 7 $72,121 $2,773.88 $34.56 +$10,563
Step 8 $74,125 $2,850.96 $35.52 +$10,857
Step 9 $76,128 $2,928.00 $36.48 +$11,150
Step 10 $78,132 $3,005.08 $37.44 +$11,444
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLUMBUS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,298
  • COLUMBUS GS-11 Step 1 $60,101
  • Locality add-on +$8,803
  • Adjustment percent 17.16%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,688
  • COLUMBUS GS-11 Step 10 $78,132

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 COLUMBUS: what to expect

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

For 2015, the COLUMBUS pay area adds a 17.16% 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 COLUMBUS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns roughly $2,312 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,005. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 COLUMBUS page.

Other grades in COLUMBUS

GS-11 in COLUMBUS questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in COLUMBUS?
    In 2015, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns $60,101 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,132. This is 17.16% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in COLUMBUS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For COLUMBUS in 2015, it is 17.16%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,803 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in COLUMBUS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns roughly $2,312 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.