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$59,541 GS-11 Step 1 in INDIANAPOLIS (2016)
$77,403 GS-11 Step 10 in INDIANAPOLIS (2016)
+$7,730 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-11 pay table for INDIANAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 14.92% 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 $59,541 $2,290.04 $28.53 +$7,730
Step 2 $61,526 $2,366.38 $29.48 +$7,988
Step 3 $63,511 $2,442.73 $30.43 +$8,246
Step 4 $65,495 $2,519.04 $31.38 +$8,503
Step 5 $67,480 $2,595.38 $32.33 +$8,761
Step 6 $69,465 $2,671.73 $33.28 +$9,019
Step 7 $71,449 $2,748.04 $34.24 +$9,276
Step 8 $73,434 $2,824.38 $35.19 +$9,534
Step 9 $75,419 $2,900.73 $36.14 +$9,792
Step 10 $77,403 $2,977.04 $37.09 +$10,049
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more INDIANAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,811
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-11 Step 1 $59,541
  • Locality add-on +$7,730
  • Adjustment percent 14.92%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $67,354
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-11 Step 10 $77,403

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 2016, the INDIANAPOLIS pay area adds a 14.92% 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 $2,290 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,977. 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 INDIANAPOLIS page.

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GS-11 in INDIANAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in INDIANAPOLIS?
    In 2016, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns $59,541 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,403. This is 14.92% 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 2016, it is 14.92%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,730 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 $2,290 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.