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$62,873 GS-11 Step 1 in HUNTSVILLE (2018)
$81,738 GS-11 Step 10 in HUNTSVILLE (2018)
+$9,811 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-11 pay table for HUNTSVILLE

Each step below already includes the 18.49% 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 $62,873 $2,418.19 $30.13 +$9,811
Step 2 $64,969 $2,498.81 $31.13 +$10,138
Step 3 $67,065 $2,579.42 $32.13 +$10,465
Step 4 $69,161 $2,660.04 $33.14 +$10,792
Step 5 $71,258 $2,740.69 $34.14 +$11,120
Step 6 $73,354 $2,821.31 $35.15 +$11,447
Step 7 $75,450 $2,901.92 $36.15 +$11,774
Step 8 $77,546 $2,982.54 $37.16 +$12,101
Step 9 $79,642 $3,063.15 $38.16 +$12,428
Step 10 $81,738 $3,143.77 $39.17 +$12,755
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HUNTSVILLE pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,062
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-11 Step 1 $62,873
  • Locality add-on +$9,811
  • Adjustment percent 18.49%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,983
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-11 Step 10 $81,738

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 2018, the HUNTSVILLE pay area adds a 18.49% 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 $2,418 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,144. 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 HUNTSVILLE page.

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GS-11 in HUNTSVILLE questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in HUNTSVILLE?
    In 2018, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns $62,873 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,738. This is 18.49% 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 2018, it is 18.49%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,811 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 $2,418 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.