GS-11 Pay — Indianapolis-Carmel (2026)
This page shows GS-11 pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel locality pay area for 2026. The Indianapolis-Carmel area adds 18.15% in locality pay on top of the GS-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $75,374 | $36.12 | $2,889.60 |
| Step 2 | $77,887 | $37.32 | $2,985.60 |
| Step 3 | $80,400 | $38.52 | $3,081.60 |
| Step 4 | $82,913 | $39.73 | $3,178.40 |
| Step 5 | $85,426 | $40.93 | $3,274.40 |
| Step 6 | $87,939 | $42.14 | $3,371.20 |
| Step 7 | $90,452 | $43.34 | $3,467.20 |
| Step 8 | $92,965 | $44.54 | $3,563.20 |
| Step 9 | $95,478 | $45.75 | $3,660.00 |
| Step 10 | $97,991 | $46.95 | $3,756.00 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $72,303 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie, IN locality | 18.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $85,426 |
| Per month | $7,119 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,274.40 |
| Hourly | $40.93 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Indianapolis-Carmel GS scale
- GS-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Indianapolis-Carmel
- GS-12 in Indianapolis-Carmel
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Indianapolis-Carmel?
For 2026, GS-11 in Indianapolis-Carmel ranges from $75,374 at the first step to $97,991 at the top step, with $85,426 near the middle.
How is Indianapolis-Carmel locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Indianapolis-Carmel locality percentage of 18.15%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Indianapolis-Carmel rate remained 18.15%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-11 figures for Indianapolis-Carmel are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-IND · effective January 11, 2026 · Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie, IN, 18.15% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.