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$76,551 GS-11 Step 1 in Denver (2023)
$99,513 GS-11 Step 10 in Denver (2023)
+$17,232 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-11 pay table for Denver

Each step below already includes the 29.05% 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 $76,551 $2,944.27 $36.68 +$17,232
Step 2 $79,102 $3,042.38 $37.90 +$17,806
Step 3 $81,654 $3,140.54 $39.13 +$18,381
Step 4 $84,205 $3,238.65 $40.35 +$18,955
Step 5 $86,756 $3,336.77 $41.57 +$19,529
Step 6 $89,308 $3,434.92 $42.79 +$20,104
Step 7 $91,859 $3,533.04 $44.01 +$20,678
Step 8 $94,410 $3,631.15 $45.24 +$21,252
Step 9 $96,962 $3,729.31 $46.46 +$21,827
Step 10 $99,513 $3,827.42 $47.68 +$22,401

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Denver pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $59,319
  • Denver GS-11 Step 1 $76,551
  • Locality add-on +$17,232
  • Adjustment percent 29.05%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $77,112
  • Denver GS-11 Step 10 $99,513

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 Denver: what to expect

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

For 2023, the Denver pay area adds a 29.05% 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 Denver

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Denver earns roughly $2,944 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,827. 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 Denver page.

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GS-11 in Denver questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Denver?
    In 2023, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Denver earns $76,551 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $99,513. This is 29.05% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in Denver?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Denver in 2023, it is 29.05%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,232 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Denver?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Denver earns roughly $2,944 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.