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$60,814 GS-11 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2015)
$79,059 GS-11 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2015)
+$9,516 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $60,814 $2,339.00 $29.14 +$9,516
Step 2 $62,841 $2,416.96 $30.11 +$9,833
Step 3 $64,868 $2,494.92 $31.08 +$10,150
Step 4 $66,895 $2,572.88 $32.05 +$10,467
Step 5 $68,923 $2,650.88 $33.02 +$10,785
Step 6 $70,950 $2,728.85 $34.00 +$11,102
Step 7 $72,977 $2,806.81 $34.97 +$11,419
Step 8 $75,004 $2,884.77 $35.94 +$11,736
Step 9 $77,031 $2,962.73 $36.91 +$12,053
Step 10 $79,059 $3,040.73 $37.88 +$12,371
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,298
  • CINCINNATI GS-11 Step 1 $60,814
  • Locality add-on +$9,516
  • Adjustment percent 18.55%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,688
  • CINCINNATI GS-11 Step 10 $79,059

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-11 in CINCINNATI: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2015, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 18.55% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in CINCINNATI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $2,339 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,041. 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-11 CINCINNATI page.

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GS-11 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2015, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $60,814 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $79,059. This is 18.55% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,516 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in CINCINNATI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $2,339 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.