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$62,451 GS-11 Step 1 in SAN ANTONIO (2019)
$81,192 GS-11 Step 10 in SAN ANTONIO (2019)
+$8,646 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-11 pay table for SAN ANTONIO

Each step below already includes the 16.07% 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 $62,451 $2,401.96 $29.92 +$8,646
Step 2 $64,534 $2,482.08 $30.92 +$8,935
Step 3 $66,616 $2,562.15 $31.92 +$9,223
Step 4 $68,698 $2,642.23 $32.92 +$9,511
Step 5 $70,781 $2,722.35 $33.92 +$9,800
Step 6 $72,863 $2,802.42 $34.91 +$10,088
Step 7 $74,945 $2,882.50 $35.91 +$10,376
Step 8 $77,028 $2,962.62 $36.91 +$10,665
Step 9 $79,110 $3,042.69 $37.91 +$10,953
Step 10 $81,192 $3,122.77 $38.90 +$11,241
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN ANTONIO pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,805
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-11 Step 1 $62,451
  • Locality add-on +$8,646
  • Adjustment percent 16.07%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $69,951
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-11 Step 10 $81,192

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 SAN ANTONIO: what to expect

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

For 2019, the SAN ANTONIO pay area adds a 16.07% 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 SAN ANTONIO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns roughly $2,402 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,123. 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 SAN ANTONIO page.

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GS-11 in SAN ANTONIO questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in SAN ANTONIO?
    In 2019, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns $62,451 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,192. This is 16.07% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in SAN ANTONIO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SAN ANTONIO in 2019, it is 16.07%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,646 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in SAN ANTONIO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns roughly $2,402 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.