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$59,516 GS-11 Step 1 in HUNTSVILLE (2015)
$77,371 GS-11 Step 10 in HUNTSVILLE (2015)
+$8,218 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-11 pay table for HUNTSVILLE

Each step below already includes the 16.02% 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 $59,516 $2,289.08 $28.52 +$8,218
Step 2 $61,500 $2,365.38 $29.47 +$8,492
Step 3 $63,484 $2,441.69 $30.42 +$8,766
Step 4 $65,468 $2,518.00 $31.37 +$9,040
Step 5 $67,452 $2,594.31 $32.32 +$9,314
Step 6 $69,436 $2,670.62 $33.27 +$9,588
Step 7 $71,420 $2,746.92 $34.22 +$9,862
Step 8 $73,404 $2,823.23 $35.17 +$10,136
Step 9 $75,387 $2,899.50 $36.12 +$10,409
Step 10 $77,371 $2,975.81 $37.07 +$10,683
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HUNTSVILLE pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,298
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-11 Step 1 $59,516
  • Locality add-on +$8,218
  • Adjustment percent 16.02%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,688
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-11 Step 10 $77,371

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 HUNTSVILLE: what to expect

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

For 2015, the HUNTSVILLE pay area adds a 16.02% 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 HUNTSVILLE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns roughly $2,289 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,976. 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 HUNTSVILLE page.

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GS-11 in HUNTSVILLE questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in HUNTSVILLE?
    In 2015, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns $59,516 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,371. This is 16.02% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in HUNTSVILLE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For HUNTSVILLE in 2015, it is 16.02%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,218 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in HUNTSVILLE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns roughly $2,289 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.