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$49,766 GS-9 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2014)
$64,693 GS-9 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2014)
+$7,787 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $49,766 $1,914.08 $23.85 +$7,787
Step 2 $51,425 $1,977.88 $24.64 +$8,047
Step 3 $53,083 $2,041.65 $25.44 +$8,306
Step 4 $54,742 $2,105.46 $26.23 +$8,566
Step 5 $56,400 $2,169.23 $27.02 +$8,825
Step 6 $58,059 $2,233.04 $27.82 +$9,085
Step 7 $59,717 $2,296.81 $28.61 +$9,344
Step 8 $61,376 $2,360.62 $29.41 +$9,604
Step 9 $63,034 $2,424.38 $30.20 +$9,863
Step 10 $64,693 $2,488.19 $31.00 +$10,123
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $41,979
  • CINCINNATI GS-9 Step 1 $49,766
  • Locality add-on +$7,787
  • Adjustment percent 18.55%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $54,570
  • CINCINNATI GS-9 Step 10 $64,693

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-9 in CINCINNATI: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2014, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 18.55% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 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-9 in CINCINNATI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $1,914 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,488. 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-9 CINCINNATI page.

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GS-9 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2014, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $49,766 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $64,693. This is 18.55% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,787 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in CINCINNATI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $1,914 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.