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$101,412 GS-14 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2014)
$131,831 GS-14 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2014)
+$15,868 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $101,412 $3,900.46 $48.59 +$15,868
Step 2 $104,792 $4,030.46 $50.21 +$16,397
Step 3 $108,172 $4,160.46 $51.83 +$16,926
Step 4 $111,552 $4,290.46 $53.45 +$17,455
Step 5 $114,932 $4,420.46 $55.07 +$17,984
Step 6 $118,312 $4,550.46 $56.69 +$18,513
Step 7 $121,692 $4,680.46 $58.31 +$19,042
Step 8 $125,071 $4,810.42 $59.93 +$19,570
Step 9 $128,451 $4,940.42 $61.55 +$20,099
Step 10 $131,831 $5,070.42 $63.17 +$20,628
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $85,544
  • CINCINNATI GS-14 Step 1 $101,412
  • Locality add-on +$15,868
  • Adjustment percent 18.55%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $111,203
  • CINCINNATI GS-14 Step 10 $131,831

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-14 in CINCINNATI: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2014, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 18.55% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in CINCINNATI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $3,900 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,070. 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-14 CINCINNATI page.

Other grades in CINCINNATI

GS-14 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2014, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $101,412 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $131,831. This is 18.55% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,868 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in CINCINNATI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $3,900 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.