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$29,357 GS-4 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2014)
$38,159 GS-4 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2014)
+$4,594 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $29,357 $1,129.12 $14.07 +$4,594
Step 2 $30,335 $1,166.73 $14.54 +$4,747
Step 3 $31,313 $1,204.35 $15.00 +$4,900
Step 4 $32,291 $1,241.96 $15.47 +$5,053
Step 5 $33,269 $1,279.58 $15.94 +$5,206
Step 6 $34,247 $1,317.19 $16.41 +$5,359
Step 7 $35,225 $1,354.81 $16.88 +$5,512
Step 8 $36,203 $1,392.42 $17.35 +$5,665
Step 9 $37,181 $1,430.04 $17.82 +$5,818
Step 10 $38,159 $1,467.65 $18.28 +$5,971
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $24,763
  • CINCINNATI GS-4 Step 1 $29,357
  • Locality add-on +$4,594
  • Adjustment percent 18.55%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,188
  • CINCINNATI GS-4 Step 10 $38,159

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-4 in CINCINNATI: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2014, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 18.55% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in CINCINNATI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $1,129 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,468. 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-4 CINCINNATI page.

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GS-4 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2014, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $29,357 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $38,159. This is 18.55% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,594 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in CINCINNATI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $1,129 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.