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$66,568 GS-11 Step 1 in Corpus Christi (2022)
$86,533 GS-11 Step 10 in Corpus Christi (2022)
+$9,585 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-11 pay table for Corpus Christi

Each step below already includes the 16.82% 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 $66,568 $2,560.31 $31.90 +$9,585
Step 2 $68,786 $2,645.62 $32.96 +$9,904
Step 3 $71,004 $2,730.92 $34.02 +$10,223
Step 4 $73,223 $2,816.27 $35.09 +$10,543
Step 5 $75,441 $2,901.58 $36.15 +$10,862
Step 6 $77,660 $2,986.92 $37.21 +$11,182
Step 7 $79,878 $3,072.23 $38.27 +$11,501
Step 8 $82,096 $3,157.54 $39.34 +$11,820
Step 9 $84,315 $3,242.88 $40.40 +$12,140
Step 10 $86,533 $3,328.19 $41.46 +$12,459
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Corpus Christi pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $56,983
  • Corpus Christi GS-11 Step 1 $66,568
  • Locality add-on +$9,585
  • Adjustment percent 16.82%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $74,074
  • Corpus Christi GS-11 Step 10 $86,533

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 Corpus Christi: what to expect

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

For 2022, the Corpus Christi pay area adds a 16.82% 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 Corpus Christi

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns roughly $2,560 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,328. 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 Corpus Christi page.

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GS-11 in Corpus Christi questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Corpus Christi?
    In 2022, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns $66,568 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $86,533. This is 16.82% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in Corpus Christi?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Corpus Christi in 2022, it is 16.82%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,585 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Corpus Christi?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns roughly $2,560 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.