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$63,128 GS-11 Step 1 in COLUMBUS (2018)
$82,069 GS-11 Step 10 in COLUMBUS (2018)
+$10,066 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-11 pay table for COLUMBUS

Each step below already includes the 18.97% 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 $63,128 $2,428.00 $30.25 +$10,066
Step 2 $65,232 $2,508.92 $31.26 +$10,401
Step 3 $67,337 $2,589.88 $32.26 +$10,737
Step 4 $69,442 $2,670.85 $33.27 +$11,073
Step 5 $71,546 $2,751.77 $34.28 +$11,408
Step 6 $73,651 $2,832.73 $35.29 +$11,744
Step 7 $75,755 $2,913.65 $36.30 +$12,079
Step 8 $77,860 $2,994.62 $37.31 +$12,415
Step 9 $79,964 $3,075.54 $38.32 +$12,750
Step 10 $82,069 $3,156.50 $39.32 +$13,086
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLUMBUS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,062
  • COLUMBUS GS-11 Step 1 $63,128
  • Locality add-on +$10,066
  • Adjustment percent 18.97%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,983
  • COLUMBUS GS-11 Step 10 $82,069

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 2018, the COLUMBUS pay area adds a 18.97% 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 $2,428 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,157. 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 COLUMBUS page.

Other grades in COLUMBUS

GS-11 in COLUMBUS questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in COLUMBUS?
    In 2018, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns $63,128 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $82,069. This is 18.97% 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 2018, it is 18.97%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,066 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 $2,428 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.