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$61,674 GS-11 Step 1 in INDIANAPOLIS (2018)
$80,179 GS-11 Step 10 in INDIANAPOLIS (2018)
+$8,612 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-11 pay table for INDIANAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 16.23% 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 $61,674 $2,372.08 $29.55 +$8,612
Step 2 $63,730 $2,451.15 $30.54 +$8,899
Step 3 $65,786 $2,530.23 $31.52 +$9,186
Step 4 $67,842 $2,609.31 $32.51 +$9,473
Step 5 $69,898 $2,688.38 $33.49 +$9,760
Step 6 $71,955 $2,767.50 $34.48 +$10,048
Step 7 $74,011 $2,846.58 $35.46 +$10,335
Step 8 $76,067 $2,925.65 $36.45 +$10,622
Step 9 $78,123 $3,004.73 $37.43 +$10,909
Step 10 $80,179 $3,083.81 $38.42 +$11,196
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more INDIANAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,062
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-11 Step 1 $61,674
  • Locality add-on +$8,612
  • Adjustment percent 16.23%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,983
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-11 Step 10 $80,179

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 INDIANAPOLIS: what to expect

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

For 2018, the INDIANAPOLIS pay area adds a 16.23% 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 INDIANAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $2,372 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,084. 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 INDIANAPOLIS page.

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GS-11 in INDIANAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in INDIANAPOLIS?
    In 2018, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns $61,674 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,179. This is 16.23% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For INDIANAPOLIS in 2018, it is 16.23%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,612 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $2,372 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.