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$61,642 GS-11 Step 1 in TUCSON (2018)
$80,138 GS-11 Step 10 in TUCSON (2018)
+$8,580 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-11 pay table for TUCSON

Each step below already includes the 16.17% 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 $61,642 $2,370.85 $29.54 +$8,580
Step 2 $63,697 $2,449.88 $30.52 +$8,866
Step 3 $65,752 $2,528.92 $31.51 +$9,152
Step 4 $67,807 $2,607.96 $32.49 +$9,438
Step 5 $69,862 $2,687.00 $33.47 +$9,724
Step 6 $71,917 $2,766.04 $34.46 +$10,010
Step 7 $73,972 $2,845.08 $35.44 +$10,296
Step 8 $76,027 $2,924.12 $36.43 +$10,582
Step 9 $78,083 $3,003.19 $37.41 +$10,869
Step 10 $80,138 $3,082.23 $38.40 +$11,155

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more TUCSON pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,062
  • TUCSON GS-11 Step 1 $61,642
  • Locality add-on +$8,580
  • Adjustment percent 16.17%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,983
  • TUCSON GS-11 Step 10 $80,138

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 TUCSON: what to expect

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

For 2018, the TUCSON pay area adds a 16.17% 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 TUCSON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns roughly $2,371 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,082. 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 TUCSON page.

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GS-11 in TUCSON questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in TUCSON?
    In 2018, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns $61,642 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,138. This is 16.17% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in TUCSON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For TUCSON in 2018, it is 16.17%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,580 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in TUCSON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns roughly $2,371 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.