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$59,293 GS-11 Step 1 in CHARLOTTE (2016)
$77,080 GS-11 Step 10 in CHARLOTTE (2016)
+$7,482 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-11 pay table for CHARLOTTE

Each step below already includes the 14.44% 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 $59,293 $2,280.50 $28.41 +$7,482
Step 2 $61,269 $2,356.50 $29.36 +$7,731
Step 3 $63,245 $2,432.50 $30.30 +$7,980
Step 4 $65,222 $2,508.54 $31.25 +$8,230
Step 5 $67,198 $2,584.54 $32.20 +$8,479
Step 6 $69,174 $2,660.54 $33.15 +$8,728
Step 7 $71,151 $2,736.58 $34.09 +$8,978
Step 8 $73,127 $2,812.58 $35.04 +$9,227
Step 9 $75,104 $2,888.62 $35.99 +$9,477
Step 10 $77,080 $2,964.62 $36.93 +$9,726
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CHARLOTTE pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,811
  • CHARLOTTE GS-11 Step 1 $59,293
  • Locality add-on +$7,482
  • Adjustment percent 14.44%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $67,354
  • CHARLOTTE GS-11 Step 10 $77,080

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 CHARLOTTE: what to expect

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

For 2016, the CHARLOTTE pay area adds a 14.44% 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 CHARLOTTE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns roughly $2,281 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,965. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 CHARLOTTE page.

Other grades in CHARLOTTE

GS-11 in CHARLOTTE questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in CHARLOTTE?
    In 2016, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns $59,293 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,080. This is 14.44% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in CHARLOTTE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CHARLOTTE in 2016, it is 14.44%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,482 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in CHARLOTTE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns roughly $2,281 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.