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$54,804 GS-10 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2014)
$71,246 GS-10 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2014)
+$8,575 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-10 pay table for CINCINNATI

Each step below already includes the 18.55% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $54,804 $2,107.85 $26.26 +$8,575
Step 2 $56,631 $2,178.12 $27.14 +$8,861
Step 3 $58,458 $2,248.38 $28.01 +$9,147
Step 4 $60,285 $2,318.65 $28.89 +$9,433
Step 5 $62,112 $2,388.92 $29.76 +$9,719
Step 6 $63,939 $2,459.19 $30.64 +$10,005
Step 7 $65,766 $2,529.46 $31.51 +$10,291
Step 8 $67,592 $2,599.69 $32.39 +$10,576
Step 9 $69,419 $2,669.96 $33.26 +$10,862
Step 10 $71,246 $2,740.23 $34.14 +$11,148
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,229
  • CINCINNATI GS-10 Step 1 $54,804
  • Locality add-on +$8,575
  • Adjustment percent 18.55%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,098
  • CINCINNATI GS-10 Step 10 $71,246

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-10 in CINCINNATI: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2014, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 18.55% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 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-10 in CINCINNATI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $2,108 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,740. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 CINCINNATI page.

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GS-10 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2014, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $54,804 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,246. This is 18.55% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in CINCINNATI?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CINCINNATI in 2014, it is 18.55%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,575 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in CINCINNATI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $2,108 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.