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$64,125 GS-11 Step 1 in HUNTSVILLE (2019)
$83,368 GS-11 Step 10 in HUNTSVILLE (2019)
+$10,320 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-11 pay table for HUNTSVILLE

Each step below already includes the 19.18% 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 $64,125 $2,466.35 $30.73 +$10,320
Step 2 $66,263 $2,548.58 $31.75 +$10,664
Step 3 $68,401 $2,630.81 $32.77 +$11,008
Step 4 $70,539 $2,713.04 $33.80 +$11,352
Step 5 $72,677 $2,795.27 $34.82 +$11,696
Step 6 $74,815 $2,877.50 $35.85 +$12,040
Step 7 $76,953 $2,959.73 $36.87 +$12,384
Step 8 $79,091 $3,041.96 $37.90 +$12,728
Step 9 $81,230 $3,124.23 $38.92 +$13,073
Step 10 $83,368 $3,206.46 $39.95 +$13,417
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HUNTSVILLE pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,805
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-11 Step 1 $64,125
  • Locality add-on +$10,320
  • Adjustment percent 19.18%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $69,951
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-11 Step 10 $83,368

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 2019, the HUNTSVILLE pay area adds a 19.18% 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 $2,466 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,206. 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 HUNTSVILLE page.

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GS-11 in HUNTSVILLE questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in HUNTSVILLE?
    In 2019, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns $64,125 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $83,368. This is 19.18% 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 2019, it is 19.18%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,320 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 $2,466 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.