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$87,700 GS-13 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2016)
$114,014 GS-13 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2016)
+$13,854 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $87,700 $3,373.08 $42.02 +$13,854
Step 2 $90,623 $3,485.50 $43.42 +$14,315
Step 3 $93,547 $3,597.96 $44.82 +$14,777
Step 4 $96,471 $3,710.42 $46.22 +$15,239
Step 5 $99,395 $3,822.88 $47.63 +$15,701
Step 6 $102,319 $3,935.35 $49.03 +$16,163
Step 7 $105,243 $4,047.81 $50.43 +$16,625
Step 8 $108,167 $4,160.27 $51.83 +$17,087
Step 9 $111,090 $4,272.69 $53.23 +$17,548
Step 10 $114,014 $4,385.15 $54.63 +$18,010
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $73,846
  • CINCINNATI GS-13 Step 1 $87,700
  • Locality add-on +$13,854
  • Adjustment percent 18.76%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,004
  • CINCINNATI GS-13 Step 10 $114,014

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-13 in CINCINNATI: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2016, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 18.76% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in CINCINNATI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $3,373 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,385. 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-13 CINCINNATI page.

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GS-13 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2016, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $87,700 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $114,014. This is 18.76% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,854 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in CINCINNATI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $3,373 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.