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$61,106 GS-11 Step 1 in RALEIGH (2016)
$79,437 GS-11 Step 10 in RALEIGH (2016)
+$9,295 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-11 pay table for RALEIGH

Each step below already includes the 17.94% 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 $61,106 $2,350.23 $29.28 +$9,295
Step 2 $63,143 $2,428.58 $30.26 +$9,605
Step 3 $65,180 $2,506.92 $31.23 +$9,915
Step 4 $67,216 $2,585.23 $32.21 +$10,224
Step 5 $69,253 $2,663.58 $33.18 +$10,534
Step 6 $71,290 $2,741.92 $34.16 +$10,844
Step 7 $73,327 $2,820.27 $35.14 +$11,154
Step 8 $75,364 $2,898.62 $36.11 +$11,464
Step 9 $77,400 $2,976.92 $37.09 +$11,773
Step 10 $79,437 $3,055.27 $38.06 +$12,083
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RALEIGH pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,811
  • RALEIGH GS-11 Step 1 $61,106
  • Locality add-on +$9,295
  • Adjustment percent 17.94%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $67,354
  • RALEIGH GS-11 Step 10 $79,437

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 RALEIGH: what to expect

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

For 2016, the RALEIGH pay area adds a 17.94% 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 RALEIGH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns roughly $2,350 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,055. 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 RALEIGH page.

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GS-11 in RALEIGH questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in RALEIGH?
    In 2016, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns $61,106 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $79,437. This is 17.94% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in RALEIGH?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For RALEIGH in 2016, it is 17.94%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,295 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in RALEIGH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns roughly $2,350 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.