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$58,829 GS-11 Step 1 in INDIANAPOLIS (2015)
$76,478 GS-11 Step 10 in INDIANAPOLIS (2015)
+$7,531 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-11 pay table for INDIANAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 14.68% 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 $58,829 $2,262.65 $28.19 +$7,531
Step 2 $60,790 $2,338.08 $29.13 +$7,782
Step 3 $62,751 $2,413.50 $30.07 +$8,033
Step 4 $64,712 $2,488.92 $31.01 +$8,284
Step 5 $66,673 $2,564.35 $31.95 +$8,535
Step 6 $68,634 $2,639.77 $32.89 +$8,786
Step 7 $70,595 $2,715.19 $33.83 +$9,037
Step 8 $72,556 $2,790.62 $34.77 +$9,288
Step 9 $74,517 $2,866.04 $35.71 +$9,539
Step 10 $76,478 $2,941.46 $36.64 +$9,790
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more INDIANAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,298
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-11 Step 1 $58,829
  • Locality add-on +$7,531
  • Adjustment percent 14.68%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,688
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-11 Step 10 $76,478

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 INDIANAPOLIS: what to expect

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

For 2015, the INDIANAPOLIS pay area adds a 14.68% 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 INDIANAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $2,263 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,941. 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 INDIANAPOLIS page.

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GS-11 in INDIANAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in INDIANAPOLIS?
    In 2015, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns $58,829 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,478. This is 14.68% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For INDIANAPOLIS in 2015, it is 14.68%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,531 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $2,263 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.