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$60,613 GS-11 Step 1 in ST. LOUIS (2017)
$78,793 GS-11 Step 10 in ST. LOUIS (2017)
+$8,284 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-11 pay table for ST. LOUIS

Each step below already includes the 15.83% 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 $60,613 $2,331.27 $29.04 +$8,284
Step 2 $62,633 $2,408.96 $30.01 +$8,560
Step 3 $64,653 $2,486.65 $30.98 +$8,836
Step 4 $66,673 $2,564.35 $31.95 +$9,112
Step 5 $68,693 $2,642.04 $32.91 +$9,388
Step 6 $70,713 $2,719.73 $33.88 +$9,664
Step 7 $72,733 $2,797.42 $34.85 +$9,940
Step 8 $74,753 $2,875.12 $35.82 +$10,216
Step 9 $76,773 $2,952.81 $36.79 +$10,492
Step 10 $78,793 $3,030.50 $37.75 +$10,768
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ST. LOUIS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $52,329
  • ST. LOUIS GS-11 Step 1 $60,613
  • Locality add-on +$8,284
  • Adjustment percent 15.83%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,025
  • ST. LOUIS GS-11 Step 10 $78,793

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 ST. LOUIS: what to expect

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

For 2017, the ST. LOUIS pay area adds a 15.83% 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 ST. LOUIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in ST. LOUIS earns roughly $2,331 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,031. 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 ST. LOUIS page.

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GS-11 in ST. LOUIS questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in ST. LOUIS?
    In 2017, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in ST. LOUIS earns $60,613 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,793. This is 15.83% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in ST. LOUIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For ST. LOUIS in 2017, it is 15.83%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,284 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in ST. LOUIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in ST. LOUIS earns roughly $2,331 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.