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$61,663 GS-11 Step 1 in CHARLOTTE (2018)
$80,165 GS-11 Step 10 in CHARLOTTE (2018)
+$8,601 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-11 pay table for CHARLOTTE

Each step below already includes the 16.21% 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 $61,663 $2,371.65 $29.55 +$8,601
Step 2 $63,719 $2,450.73 $30.53 +$8,888
Step 3 $65,775 $2,529.81 $31.52 +$9,175
Step 4 $67,831 $2,608.88 $32.50 +$9,462
Step 5 $69,886 $2,687.92 $33.49 +$9,748
Step 6 $71,942 $2,767.00 $34.47 +$10,035
Step 7 $73,998 $2,846.08 $35.46 +$10,322
Step 8 $76,054 $2,925.15 $36.44 +$10,609
Step 9 $78,109 $3,004.19 $37.43 +$10,895
Step 10 $80,165 $3,083.27 $38.41 +$11,182
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CHARLOTTE pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,062
  • CHARLOTTE GS-11 Step 1 $61,663
  • Locality add-on +$8,601
  • Adjustment percent 16.21%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,983
  • CHARLOTTE GS-11 Step 10 $80,165

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 CHARLOTTE: what to expect

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

For 2018, the CHARLOTTE pay area adds a 16.21% 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 CHARLOTTE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns roughly $2,372 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 2018 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 CHARLOTTE page.

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GS-11 in CHARLOTTE questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in CHARLOTTE?
    In 2018, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns $61,663 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,165. This is 16.21% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in CHARLOTTE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CHARLOTTE in 2018, it is 16.21%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,601 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in CHARLOTTE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns roughly $2,372 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.