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$67,627 GS-11 Step 1 in Albany (2022)
$87,911 GS-11 Step 10 in Albany (2022)
+$10,644 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-11 pay table for Albany

Each step below already includes the 18.68% 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 $67,627 $2,601.04 $32.40 +$10,644
Step 2 $69,881 $2,687.73 $33.48 +$10,999
Step 3 $72,135 $2,774.42 $34.56 +$11,354
Step 4 $74,389 $2,861.12 $35.64 +$11,709
Step 5 $76,642 $2,947.77 $36.72 +$12,063
Step 6 $78,896 $3,034.46 $37.80 +$12,418
Step 7 $81,150 $3,121.15 $38.88 +$12,773
Step 8 $83,404 $3,207.85 $39.96 +$13,128
Step 9 $85,657 $3,294.50 $41.04 +$13,482
Step 10 $87,911 $3,381.19 $42.12 +$13,837

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Albany pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $56,983
  • Albany GS-11 Step 1 $67,627
  • Locality add-on +$10,644
  • Adjustment percent 18.68%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $74,074
  • Albany GS-11 Step 10 $87,911

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 Albany: what to expect

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

For 2022, the Albany pay area adds a 18.68% 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 Albany

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Albany earns roughly $2,601 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,381. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 Albany page.

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GS-11 in Albany questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Albany?
    In 2022, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Albany earns $67,627 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $87,911. This is 18.68% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in Albany?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Albany in 2022, it is 18.68%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,644 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Albany?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Albany earns roughly $2,601 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.