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$45,057 GS-8 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2014)
$58,576 GS-8 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2014)
+$7,050 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $45,057 $1,732.96 $21.59 +$7,050
Step 2 $46,559 $1,790.73 $22.31 +$7,285
Step 3 $48,061 $1,848.50 $23.03 +$7,520
Step 4 $49,563 $1,906.27 $23.75 +$7,755
Step 5 $51,065 $1,964.04 $24.47 +$7,990
Step 6 $52,567 $2,021.81 $25.19 +$8,225
Step 7 $54,069 $2,079.58 $25.91 +$8,460
Step 8 $55,571 $2,137.35 $26.63 +$8,695
Step 9 $57,074 $2,195.15 $27.35 +$8,931
Step 10 $58,576 $2,252.92 $28.07 +$9,166
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $38,007
  • CINCINNATI GS-8 Step 1 $45,057
  • Locality add-on +$7,050
  • Adjustment percent 18.55%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $49,410
  • CINCINNATI GS-8 Step 10 $58,576

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-8 in CINCINNATI: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2014, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 18.55% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in CINCINNATI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $1,733 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,253. 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-8 CINCINNATI page.

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GS-8 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2014, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $45,057 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $58,576. This is 18.55% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,050 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in CINCINNATI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $1,733 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.