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$69,463 GS-11 Step 1 in Corpus Christi (2023)
$90,298 GS-11 Step 10 in Corpus Christi (2023)
+$10,144 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-11 pay table for Corpus Christi

Each step below already includes the 17.10% 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 $69,463 $2,671.65 $33.28 +$10,144
Step 2 $71,778 $2,760.69 $34.39 +$10,482
Step 3 $74,093 $2,849.73 $35.50 +$10,820
Step 4 $76,408 $2,938.77 $36.61 +$11,158
Step 5 $78,723 $3,027.81 $37.72 +$11,496
Step 6 $81,038 $3,116.85 $38.83 +$11,834
Step 7 $83,353 $3,205.88 $39.94 +$12,172
Step 8 $85,668 $3,294.92 $41.05 +$12,510
Step 9 $87,983 $3,383.96 $42.16 +$12,848
Step 10 $90,298 $3,473.00 $43.27 +$13,186
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Corpus Christi pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $59,319
  • Corpus Christi GS-11 Step 1 $69,463
  • Locality add-on +$10,144
  • Adjustment percent 17.10%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $77,112
  • Corpus Christi GS-11 Step 10 $90,298

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 2023, the Corpus Christi pay area adds a 17.10% 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 $2,672 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,473. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 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 2023, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns $69,463 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $90,298. This is 17.10% 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 2023, it is 17.10%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,144 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 $2,672 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.