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$60,212 GS-11 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2014)
$78,275 GS-11 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2014)
+$9,422 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $60,212 $2,315.85 $28.85 +$9,422
Step 2 $62,219 $2,393.04 $29.81 +$9,736
Step 3 $64,226 $2,470.23 $30.77 +$10,050
Step 4 $66,233 $2,547.42 $31.74 +$10,364
Step 5 $68,240 $2,624.62 $32.70 +$10,678
Step 6 $70,247 $2,701.81 $33.66 +$10,992
Step 7 $72,254 $2,779.00 $34.62 +$11,306
Step 8 $74,261 $2,856.19 $35.58 +$11,620
Step 9 $76,268 $2,933.38 $36.54 +$11,934
Step 10 $78,275 $3,010.58 $37.51 +$12,248
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $50,790
  • CINCINNATI GS-11 Step 1 $60,212
  • Locality add-on +$9,422
  • Adjustment percent 18.55%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,027
  • CINCINNATI GS-11 Step 10 $78,275

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 CINCINNATI: what to expect

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

For 2014, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 18.55% 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 CINCINNATI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $2,316 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,011. 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-11 CINCINNATI page.

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GS-11 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2014, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $60,212 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,275. This is 18.55% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,422 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in CINCINNATI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $2,316 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.