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$61,531 GS-11 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2016)
$79,990 GS-11 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2016)
+$9,720 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $61,531 $2,366.58 $29.48 +$9,720
Step 2 $63,582 $2,445.46 $30.47 +$10,044
Step 3 $65,633 $2,524.35 $31.45 +$10,368
Step 4 $67,684 $2,603.23 $32.43 +$10,692
Step 5 $69,735 $2,682.12 $33.41 +$11,016
Step 6 $71,786 $2,761.00 $34.40 +$11,340
Step 7 $73,837 $2,839.88 $35.38 +$11,664
Step 8 $75,888 $2,918.77 $36.36 +$11,988
Step 9 $77,939 $2,997.65 $37.34 +$12,312
Step 10 $79,990 $3,076.54 $38.33 +$12,636
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,811
  • CINCINNATI GS-11 Step 1 $61,531
  • Locality add-on +$9,720
  • Adjustment percent 18.76%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $67,354
  • CINCINNATI GS-11 Step 10 $79,990

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 2016, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 18.76% 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 $2,367 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,077. 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-11 CINCINNATI page.

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GS-11 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2016, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $61,531 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $79,990. This is 18.76% 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 2016, it is 18.76%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,720 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 $2,367 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.