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$62,005 GS-11 Step 1 in COLUMBUS (2017)
$80,603 GS-11 Step 10 in COLUMBUS (2017)
+$9,676 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-11 pay table for COLUMBUS

Each step below already includes the 18.49% 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 $62,005 $2,384.81 $29.71 +$9,676
Step 2 $64,071 $2,464.27 $30.70 +$9,998
Step 3 $66,138 $2,543.77 $31.69 +$10,321
Step 4 $68,204 $2,623.23 $32.68 +$10,643
Step 5 $70,270 $2,702.69 $33.67 +$10,965
Step 6 $72,337 $2,782.19 $34.66 +$11,288
Step 7 $74,403 $2,861.65 $35.65 +$11,610
Step 8 $76,470 $2,941.15 $36.64 +$11,933
Step 9 $78,536 $3,020.62 $37.63 +$12,255
Step 10 $80,603 $3,100.12 $38.62 +$12,578
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLUMBUS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $52,329
  • COLUMBUS GS-11 Step 1 $62,005
  • Locality add-on +$9,676
  • Adjustment percent 18.49%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,025
  • COLUMBUS GS-11 Step 10 $80,603

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 COLUMBUS: what to expect

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

For 2017, the COLUMBUS pay area adds a 18.49% 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 COLUMBUS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns roughly $2,385 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,100. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 COLUMBUS page.

Other grades in COLUMBUS

GS-11 in COLUMBUS questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in COLUMBUS?
    In 2017, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns $62,005 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,603. This is 18.49% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in COLUMBUS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For COLUMBUS in 2017, it is 18.49%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,676 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in COLUMBUS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns roughly $2,385 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.