2015 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 $51,298 on the base table to $58,562 in Rest of U.S..
2015 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 | $58,562 | $2,252.38 | $28.06 | +$7,264 |
| Step 2 | $60,514 | $2,327.46 | $29.00 | +$7,506 |
| Step 3 | $62,466 | $2,402.54 | $29.93 | +$7,748 |
| Step 4 | $64,418 | $2,477.62 | $30.87 | +$7,990 |
| Step 5 | $66,370 | $2,552.69 | $31.80 | +$8,232 |
| Step 6 | $68,322 | $2,627.77 | $32.74 | +$8,474 |
| Step 7 | $70,275 | $2,702.88 | $33.67 | +$8,717 |
| Step 8 | $72,227 | $2,777.96 | $34.61 | +$8,959 |
| Step 9 | $74,179 | $2,853.04 | $35.54 | +$9,201 |
| Step 10 | $76,131 | $2,928.12 | $36.48 | +$9,443 |
2015 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 | $58,562 | $2,252.38 | $28.06 | +$7,264 |
| Step 2 | $60,514 | $2,327.46 | $29.00 | +$7,506 |
| Step 3 | $62,466 | $2,402.54 | $29.93 | +$7,748 |
| Step 4 | $64,418 | $2,477.62 | $30.87 | +$7,990 |
| Step 5 | $66,370 | $2,552.69 | $31.80 | +$8,232 |
| Step 6 | $68,322 | $2,627.77 | $32.74 | +$8,474 |
| Step 7 | $70,275 | $2,702.88 | $33.67 | +$8,717 |
| Step 8 | $72,227 | $2,777.96 | $34.61 | +$8,959 |
| Step 9 | $74,179 | $2,853.04 | $35.54 | +$9,201 |
| Step 10 | $76,131 | $2,928.12 | $36.48 | +$9,443 |
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 2015, 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 $2,252 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,928. 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 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 2015, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns $58,562 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,131. 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 2015, it is 14.16%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,264 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 $2,252 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.