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$61,654 GS-11 Step 1 in HUNTSVILLE (2017)
$80,147 GS-11 Step 10 in HUNTSVILLE (2017)
+$9,325 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-11 pay table for HUNTSVILLE

Each step below already includes the 17.82% 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 $61,654 $2,371.31 $29.54 +$9,325
Step 2 $63,709 $2,450.35 $30.53 +$9,636
Step 3 $65,764 $2,529.38 $31.51 +$9,947
Step 4 $67,818 $2,608.38 $32.50 +$10,257
Step 5 $69,873 $2,687.42 $33.48 +$10,568
Step 6 $71,928 $2,766.46 $34.46 +$10,879
Step 7 $73,983 $2,845.50 $35.45 +$11,190
Step 8 $76,037 $2,924.50 $36.43 +$11,500
Step 9 $78,092 $3,003.54 $37.42 +$11,811
Step 10 $80,147 $3,082.58 $38.40 +$12,122
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HUNTSVILLE pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $52,329
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-11 Step 1 $61,654
  • Locality add-on +$9,325
  • Adjustment percent 17.82%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,025
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-11 Step 10 $80,147

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 2017, the HUNTSVILLE pay area adds a 17.82% 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 $2,371 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,083. 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 HUNTSVILLE page.

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GS-11 in HUNTSVILLE questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in HUNTSVILLE?
    In 2017, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns $61,654 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,147. This is 17.82% 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 2017, it is 17.82%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,325 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 $2,371 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.