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$56,005 GS-10 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2016)
$72,807 GS-10 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2016)
+$8,847 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-10 pay table for CINCINNATI

Each step below already includes the 18.76% 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 $56,005 $2,154.04 $26.84 +$8,847
Step 2 $57,872 $2,225.85 $27.73 +$9,142
Step 3 $59,739 $2,297.65 $28.62 +$9,437
Step 4 $61,606 $2,369.46 $29.52 +$9,732
Step 5 $63,472 $2,441.23 $30.41 +$10,026
Step 6 $65,339 $2,513.04 $31.31 +$10,321
Step 7 $67,206 $2,584.85 $32.20 +$10,616
Step 8 $69,073 $2,656.65 $33.10 +$10,911
Step 9 $70,940 $2,728.46 $33.99 +$11,206
Step 10 $72,807 $2,800.27 $34.89 +$11,501
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,158
  • CINCINNATI GS-10 Step 1 $56,005
  • Locality add-on +$8,847
  • Adjustment percent 18.76%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,306
  • CINCINNATI GS-10 Step 10 $72,807

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 2016, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 18.76% 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 $2,154 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,800. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 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 2016, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $56,005 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $72,807. This is 18.76% 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 2016, it is 18.76%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,847 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 $2,154 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.