GS-11 Pay Scale (2026)
This page shows 2026 General Schedule pay for GS-11. It lists the salary for GS-11 at each step and shows how the total changes across locality pay areas.
| Step | Base | Rest of U.S. | Washington-Baltimore | New York-Newark | San Jose-San Francisco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $63,795 | $74,678 | $85,447 | $88,005 | $93,358 |
| Step 2 | $65,922 | $77,168 | $88,296 | $90,939 | $96,470 |
| Step 3 | $68,049 | $79,658 | $91,145 | $93,874 | $99,583 |
| Step 4 | $70,176 | $82,148 | $93,994 | $96,808 | $102,696 |
| Step 5 | $72,303 | $84,638 | $96,843 | $99,742 | $105,808 |
| Step 6 | $74,430 | $87,128 | $99,692 | $102,676 | $108,921 |
| Step 7 | $76,557 | $89,618 | $102,540 | $105,610 | $112,034 |
| Step 8 | $78,684 | $92,107 | $105,389 | $108,545 | $115,146 |
| Step 9 | $80,811 | $94,597 | $108,238 | $111,479 | $118,259 |
| Step 10 | $82,938 | $97,087 | $111,087 | $114,413 | $121,371 |
GS-11 in every locality pay area
- Washington-Baltimore
- San Jose-San Francisco
- New York-Newark
- Los Angeles-Long Beach
- Houston-The Woodlands
- San Diego-Chula Vista
- Boston-Worcester
- State of Alaska
- Hartford-East Hartford
- Seattle-Tacoma
- Chicago-Naperville
- Denver-Aurora
- Sacramento-Roseville
- Detroit-Warren
- Philadelphia-Reading
- Minneapolis-St. Paul
- Dallas-Fort Worth
- Portland-Vancouver
- Miami-Port St. Lucie
- Atlanta-
- Phoenix-Mesa
- Milwaukee-Racine
- Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- Richmond
- Raleigh-Durham
- Cleveland-Akron
- State of Hawaii
- Columbus-Marion
- Cincinnati-Wilmington
- Huntsville-Decatur
- Laredo
- Dayton-Springfield
- Pittsburgh-New Castle
- Albany-Schenectady
- Austin-Round Rock
- Colorado Springs
- St. Louis-St. Charles
- Charlotte-Concord
- Las Vegas-Henderson
- Burlington-South Burlington
- Harrisburg-Lebanon
- Tucson-Nogales
- Kansas City-Overland Park
- Davenport-Moline
- Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- San Antonio-New Braunfels
- Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- Birmingham-Hoover
- Omaha-Council Bluffs
- Indianapolis-Carmel
- Des Moines-Ames
- Palm Bay-Melbourne
- Rochester-Batavia
- Spokane-Spokane Valley
- Fresno-Madera
- Corpus Christi-Kingsville
- Reno-Fernley
- Rest of U.S.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does GS-11 have?
GS-11 has ten within-grade steps, each a fixed increment above the previous one, shown here for 2026.
How does locality pay affect GS-11?
The base GS-11 rate is increased by the locality percentage for each pay area, so GS-11 pay is higher in higher-locality areas for 2026.
What determines a GS-11 employee's step?
Step placement generally depends on time in grade and performance, and each step raises GS-11 pay by a set amount.
Is GS-11 pay shown before or after tax?
All GS-11 figures are gross 2026 amounts, before tax, withholding, or deductions.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-GS · effective January 11, 2026. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.