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$62,720 GS-11 Step 1 in INDIANAPOLIS (2019)
$81,542 GS-11 Step 10 in INDIANAPOLIS (2019)
+$8,915 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-11 pay table for INDIANAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 16.57% 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 $62,720 $2,412.31 $30.05 +$8,915
Step 2 $64,812 $2,492.77 $31.06 +$9,213
Step 3 $66,903 $2,573.19 $32.06 +$9,510
Step 4 $68,994 $2,653.62 $33.06 +$9,807
Step 5 $71,086 $2,734.08 $34.06 +$10,105
Step 6 $73,177 $2,814.50 $35.06 +$10,402
Step 7 $75,268 $2,894.92 $36.07 +$10,699
Step 8 $77,359 $2,975.35 $37.07 +$10,996
Step 9 $79,451 $3,055.81 $38.07 +$11,294
Step 10 $81,542 $3,136.23 $39.07 +$11,591
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more INDIANAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,805
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-11 Step 1 $62,720
  • Locality add-on +$8,915
  • Adjustment percent 16.57%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $69,951
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-11 Step 10 $81,542

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 2019, the INDIANAPOLIS pay area adds a 16.57% 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 $2,412 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,136. 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 INDIANAPOLIS page.

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GS-11 in INDIANAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in INDIANAPOLIS?
    In 2019, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns $62,720 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,542. This is 16.57% 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 2019, it is 16.57%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,915 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 $2,412 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.