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$55,352 GS-10 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2015)
$71,954 GS-10 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2015)
+$8,661 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $55,352 $2,128.92 $26.52 +$8,661
Step 2 $57,197 $2,199.88 $27.41 +$8,950
Step 3 $59,041 $2,270.81 $28.29 +$9,238
Step 4 $60,886 $2,341.77 $29.17 +$9,527
Step 5 $62,731 $2,412.73 $30.06 +$9,816
Step 6 $64,575 $2,483.65 $30.94 +$10,104
Step 7 $66,420 $2,554.62 $31.83 +$10,393
Step 8 $68,265 $2,625.58 $32.71 +$10,682
Step 9 $70,109 $2,696.50 $33.59 +$10,970
Step 10 $71,954 $2,767.46 $34.48 +$11,259
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,691
  • CINCINNATI GS-10 Step 1 $55,352
  • Locality add-on +$8,661
  • Adjustment percent 18.55%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,695
  • CINCINNATI GS-10 Step 10 $71,954

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-10 in CINCINNATI: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2015, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 18.55% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in CINCINNATI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $2,129 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,767. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 CINCINNATI page.

Other grades in CINCINNATI

GS-10 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2015, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $55,352 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,954. This is 18.55% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in CINCINNATI?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CINCINNATI in 2015, it is 18.55%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,661 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in CINCINNATI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $2,129 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.