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$59,334 GS-11 Step 1 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2016)
$77,134 GS-11 Step 10 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2016)
+$7,523 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-11 pay table for COLORADO SPRINGS

Each step below already includes the 14.52% 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 $59,334 $2,282.08 $28.43 +$7,523
Step 2 $61,312 $2,358.15 $29.38 +$7,774
Step 3 $63,289 $2,434.19 $30.33 +$8,024
Step 4 $65,267 $2,510.27 $31.27 +$8,275
Step 5 $67,245 $2,586.35 $32.22 +$8,526
Step 6 $69,223 $2,662.42 $33.17 +$8,777
Step 7 $71,201 $2,738.50 $34.12 +$9,028
Step 8 $73,178 $2,814.54 $35.06 +$9,278
Step 9 $75,156 $2,890.62 $36.01 +$9,529
Step 10 $77,134 $2,966.69 $36.96 +$9,780
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLORADO SPRINGS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,811
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-11 Step 1 $59,334
  • Locality add-on +$7,523
  • Adjustment percent 14.52%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $67,354
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-11 Step 10 $77,134

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 COLORADO SPRINGS: what to expect

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

For 2016, the COLORADO SPRINGS pay area adds a 14.52% 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 COLORADO SPRINGS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns roughly $2,282 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,967. 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 COLORADO SPRINGS page.

Other grades in COLORADO SPRINGS

GS-11 in COLORADO SPRINGS questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in COLORADO SPRINGS?
    In 2016, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns $59,334 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,134. This is 14.52% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in COLORADO SPRINGS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For COLORADO SPRINGS in 2016, it is 14.52%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,523 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in COLORADO SPRINGS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns roughly $2,282 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.