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$85,820 GS-13 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2014)
$111,565 GS-13 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2014)
+$13,429 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $85,820 $3,300.77 $41.12 +$13,429
Step 2 $88,680 $3,410.77 $42.49 +$13,876
Step 3 $91,541 $3,520.81 $43.86 +$14,324
Step 4 $94,401 $3,630.81 $45.23 +$14,771
Step 5 $97,262 $3,740.85 $46.60 +$15,219
Step 6 $100,123 $3,850.88 $47.97 +$15,667
Step 7 $102,983 $3,960.88 $49.34 +$16,114
Step 8 $105,844 $4,070.92 $50.72 +$16,562
Step 9 $108,704 $4,180.92 $52.09 +$17,009
Step 10 $111,565 $4,290.96 $53.46 +$17,457
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $72,391
  • CINCINNATI GS-13 Step 1 $85,820
  • Locality add-on +$13,429
  • Adjustment percent 18.55%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $94,108
  • CINCINNATI GS-13 Step 10 $111,565

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-13 in CINCINNATI: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2014, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 18.55% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in CINCINNATI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $3,301 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,291. 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-13 CINCINNATI page.

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GS-13 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2014, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $85,820 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $111,565. This is 18.55% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,429 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in CINCINNATI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $3,301 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.