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$60,292 GS-11 Step 1 in HUNTSVILLE (2016)
$78,380 GS-11 Step 10 in HUNTSVILLE (2016)
+$8,481 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-11 pay table for HUNTSVILLE

Each step below already includes the 16.37% 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 $60,292 $2,318.92 $28.89 +$8,481
Step 2 $62,302 $2,396.23 $29.85 +$8,764
Step 3 $64,312 $2,473.54 $30.82 +$9,047
Step 4 $66,322 $2,550.85 $31.78 +$9,330
Step 5 $68,331 $2,628.12 $32.74 +$9,612
Step 6 $70,341 $2,705.42 $33.70 +$9,895
Step 7 $72,351 $2,782.73 $34.67 +$10,178
Step 8 $74,360 $2,860.00 $35.63 +$10,460
Step 9 $76,370 $2,937.31 $36.59 +$10,743
Step 10 $78,380 $3,014.62 $37.56 +$11,026
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HUNTSVILLE pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,811
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-11 Step 1 $60,292
  • Locality add-on +$8,481
  • Adjustment percent 16.37%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $67,354
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-11 Step 10 $78,380

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 2016, the HUNTSVILLE pay area adds a 16.37% 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 $2,319 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,015. 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 HUNTSVILLE page.

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GS-11 in HUNTSVILLE questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in HUNTSVILLE?
    In 2016, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns $60,292 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,380. This is 16.37% 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 2016, it is 16.37%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,481 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 $2,319 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.