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$62,839 GS-11 Step 1 in CHARLOTTE (2019)
$81,696 GS-11 Step 10 in CHARLOTTE (2019)
+$9,034 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-11 pay table for CHARLOTTE

Each step below already includes the 16.79% 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 $62,839 $2,416.88 $30.11 +$9,034
Step 2 $64,934 $2,497.46 $31.11 +$9,335
Step 3 $67,029 $2,578.04 $32.12 +$9,636
Step 4 $69,124 $2,658.62 $33.12 +$9,937
Step 5 $71,220 $2,739.23 $34.13 +$10,239
Step 6 $73,315 $2,819.81 $35.13 +$10,540
Step 7 $75,410 $2,900.38 $36.13 +$10,841
Step 8 $77,505 $2,980.96 $37.14 +$11,142
Step 9 $79,601 $3,061.58 $38.14 +$11,444
Step 10 $81,696 $3,142.15 $39.15 +$11,745
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CHARLOTTE pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,805
  • CHARLOTTE GS-11 Step 1 $62,839
  • Locality add-on +$9,034
  • Adjustment percent 16.79%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $69,951
  • CHARLOTTE GS-11 Step 10 $81,696

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 2019, the CHARLOTTE pay area adds a 16.79% 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 $2,417 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,142. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 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 2019, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns $62,839 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,696. This is 16.79% 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 2019, it is 16.79%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,034 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 $2,417 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.