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$72,914 GS-11 Step 1 in Corpus Christi (2024)
$94,785 GS-11 Step 10 in Corpus Christi (2024)
+$10,807 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-11 pay table for Corpus Christi

Each step below already includes the 17.40% 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 $72,914 $2,804.38 $34.94 +$10,807
Step 2 $75,344 $2,897.85 $36.10 +$11,167
Step 3 $77,774 $2,991.31 $37.27 +$11,527
Step 4 $80,204 $3,084.77 $38.43 +$11,887
Step 5 $82,634 $3,178.23 $39.59 +$12,247
Step 6 $85,065 $3,271.73 $40.76 +$12,608
Step 7 $87,495 $3,365.19 $41.92 +$12,968
Step 8 $89,925 $3,458.65 $43.09 +$13,328
Step 9 $92,355 $3,552.12 $44.25 +$13,688
Step 10 $94,785 $3,645.58 $45.42 +$14,048
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Corpus Christi pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $62,107
  • Corpus Christi GS-11 Step 1 $72,914
  • Locality add-on +$10,807
  • Adjustment percent 17.40%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $80,737
  • Corpus Christi GS-11 Step 10 $94,785

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 2024, the Corpus Christi pay area adds a 17.40% 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 $2,804 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,646. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns $72,914 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $94,785. This is 17.40% 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 2024, it is 17.40%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,807 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 $2,804 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.