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$73,218 GS-11 Step 1 in Indianapolis (2024)
$95,181 GS-11 Step 10 in Indianapolis (2024)
+$11,111 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-11 pay table for Indianapolis

Each step below already includes the 17.89% 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 $73,218 $2,816.08 $35.08 +$11,111
Step 2 $75,658 $2,909.92 $36.25 +$11,481
Step 3 $78,099 $3,003.81 $37.42 +$11,852
Step 4 $80,539 $3,097.65 $38.59 +$12,222
Step 5 $82,979 $3,191.50 $39.76 +$12,592
Step 6 $85,420 $3,285.38 $40.93 +$12,963
Step 7 $87,860 $3,379.23 $42.10 +$13,333
Step 8 $90,300 $3,473.08 $43.27 +$13,703
Step 9 $92,741 $3,566.96 $44.44 +$14,074
Step 10 $95,181 $3,660.81 $45.61 +$14,444
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Indianapolis pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $62,107
  • Indianapolis GS-11 Step 1 $73,218
  • Locality add-on +$11,111
  • Adjustment percent 17.89%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $80,737
  • Indianapolis GS-11 Step 10 $95,181

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 Indianapolis: what to expect

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

For 2024, the Indianapolis pay area adds a 17.89% 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 Indianapolis

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Indianapolis earns roughly $2,816 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,661. 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 Indianapolis page.

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GS-11 in Indianapolis questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Indianapolis?
    In 2024, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Indianapolis earns $73,218 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $95,181. This is 17.89% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in Indianapolis?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Indianapolis in 2024, it is 17.89%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,111 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Indianapolis?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Indianapolis earns roughly $2,816 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.