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$65,106 GS-11 Step 1 in SAN ANTONIO (2021)
$84,643 GS-11 Step 10 in SAN ANTONIO (2021)
+$9,350 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-11 pay table for SAN ANTONIO

Each step below already includes the 16.77% 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 $65,106 $2,504.08 $31.20 +$9,350
Step 2 $67,277 $2,587.58 $32.24 +$9,662
Step 3 $69,448 $2,671.08 $33.28 +$9,974
Step 4 $71,619 $2,754.58 $34.32 +$10,286
Step 5 $73,789 $2,838.04 $35.36 +$10,597
Step 6 $75,960 $2,921.54 $36.40 +$10,909
Step 7 $78,131 $3,005.04 $37.44 +$11,221
Step 8 $80,302 $3,088.54 $38.48 +$11,533
Step 9 $82,472 $3,172.00 $39.52 +$11,844
Step 10 $84,643 $3,255.50 $40.56 +$12,156
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN ANTONIO pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $55,756
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-11 Step 1 $65,106
  • Locality add-on +$9,350
  • Adjustment percent 16.77%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $72,487
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-11 Step 10 $84,643

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 2021, the SAN ANTONIO pay area adds a 16.77% 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 $2,504 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,256. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 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 2021, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns $65,106 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $84,643. This is 16.77% 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 2021, it is 16.77%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,350 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 $2,504 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.