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$36,612 GS-6 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2014)
$47,591 GS-6 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2014)
+$5,729 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $36,612 $1,408.15 $17.54 +$5,729
Step 2 $37,832 $1,455.08 $18.13 +$5,920
Step 3 $39,052 $1,502.00 $18.71 +$6,111
Step 4 $40,271 $1,548.88 $19.30 +$6,301
Step 5 $41,491 $1,595.81 $19.88 +$6,492
Step 6 $42,711 $1,642.73 $20.47 +$6,683
Step 7 $43,931 $1,689.65 $21.05 +$6,874
Step 8 $45,151 $1,736.58 $21.63 +$7,065
Step 9 $46,371 $1,783.50 $22.22 +$7,256
Step 10 $47,591 $1,830.42 $22.80 +$7,447
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $30,883
  • CINCINNATI GS-6 Step 1 $36,612
  • Locality add-on +$5,729
  • Adjustment percent 18.55%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,144
  • CINCINNATI GS-6 Step 10 $47,591

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-6 in CINCINNATI: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2014, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 18.55% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in CINCINNATI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $1,408 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,830. 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-6 CINCINNATI page.

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GS-6 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2014, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $36,612 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,591. This is 18.55% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,729 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in CINCINNATI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $1,408 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.