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$73,598 GS-11 Step 1 in HOUSTON (2020)
$95,676 GS-11 Step 10 in HOUSTON (2020)
+$18,394 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-11 pay table for HOUSTON

Each step below already includes the 33.32% 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 $73,598 $2,830.69 $35.26 +$18,394
Step 2 $76,051 $2,925.04 $36.44 +$19,007
Step 3 $78,504 $3,019.38 $37.62 +$19,620
Step 4 $80,957 $3,113.73 $38.79 +$20,233
Step 5 $83,410 $3,208.08 $39.97 +$20,846
Step 6 $85,863 $3,302.42 $41.14 +$21,459
Step 7 $88,317 $3,396.81 $42.32 +$22,073
Step 8 $90,770 $3,491.15 $43.49 +$22,686
Step 9 $93,223 $3,585.50 $44.67 +$23,299
Step 10 $95,676 $3,679.85 $45.84 +$23,912
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HOUSTON pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $55,204
  • HOUSTON GS-11 Step 1 $73,598
  • Locality add-on +$18,394
  • Adjustment percent 33.32%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $71,764
  • HOUSTON GS-11 Step 10 $95,676

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 HOUSTON: what to expect

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

For 2020, the HOUSTON pay area adds a 33.32% 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 HOUSTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HOUSTON earns roughly $2,831 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,680. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 HOUSTON page.

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GS-11 in HOUSTON questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in HOUSTON?
    In 2020, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HOUSTON earns $73,598 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $95,676. This is 33.32% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in HOUSTON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For HOUSTON in 2020, it is 33.32%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,394 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in HOUSTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in HOUSTON earns roughly $2,831 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.