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$61,929 GS-11 Step 1 in AUSTIN (2018)
$80,510 GS-11 Step 10 in AUSTIN (2018)
+$8,867 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-11 pay table for AUSTIN

Each step below already includes the 16.71% 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 $61,929 $2,381.88 $29.67 +$8,867
Step 2 $63,993 $2,461.27 $30.66 +$9,162
Step 3 $66,058 $2,540.69 $31.65 +$9,458
Step 4 $68,122 $2,620.08 $32.64 +$9,753
Step 5 $70,187 $2,699.50 $33.63 +$10,049
Step 6 $72,252 $2,778.92 $34.62 +$10,345
Step 7 $74,316 $2,858.31 $35.61 +$10,640
Step 8 $76,381 $2,937.73 $36.60 +$10,936
Step 9 $78,445 $3,017.12 $37.59 +$11,231
Step 10 $80,510 $3,096.54 $38.58 +$11,527

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more AUSTIN pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,062
  • AUSTIN GS-11 Step 1 $61,929
  • Locality add-on +$8,867
  • Adjustment percent 16.71%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,983
  • AUSTIN GS-11 Step 10 $80,510

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 AUSTIN: what to expect

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

For 2018, the AUSTIN pay area adds a 16.71% 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 AUSTIN

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in AUSTIN earns roughly $2,382 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,097. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 AUSTIN page.

Other grades in AUSTIN

GS-11 in AUSTIN questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in AUSTIN?
    In 2018, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in AUSTIN earns $61,929 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,510. This is 16.71% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in AUSTIN?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For AUSTIN in 2018, it is 16.71%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,867 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in AUSTIN?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in AUSTIN earns roughly $2,382 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.