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$102,426 GS-14 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2015)
$133,154 GS-14 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2015)
+$16,027 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $102,426 $3,939.46 $49.08 +$16,027
Step 2 $105,840 $4,070.77 $50.71 +$16,561
Step 3 $109,254 $4,202.08 $52.35 +$17,095
Step 4 $112,669 $4,333.42 $53.99 +$17,630
Step 5 $116,083 $4,464.73 $55.62 +$18,164
Step 6 $119,497 $4,596.04 $57.26 +$18,698
Step 7 $122,911 $4,727.35 $58.89 +$19,232
Step 8 $126,326 $4,858.69 $60.53 +$19,767
Step 9 $129,740 $4,990.00 $62.17 +$20,301
Step 10 $133,154 $5,121.31 $63.80 +$20,835
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $86,399
  • CINCINNATI GS-14 Step 1 $102,426
  • Locality add-on +$16,027
  • Adjustment percent 18.55%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $112,319
  • CINCINNATI GS-14 Step 10 $133,154

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-14 in CINCINNATI: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2015, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 18.55% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in CINCINNATI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $3,939 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,121. 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-14 CINCINNATI page.

Other grades in CINCINNATI

GS-14 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2015, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $102,426 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $133,154. This is 18.55% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,027 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in CINCINNATI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $3,939 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.