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$103,634 GS-14 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2016)
$134,726 GS-14 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2016)
+$16,371 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $103,634 $3,985.92 $49.66 +$16,371
Step 2 $107,088 $4,118.77 $51.31 +$16,916
Step 3 $110,543 $4,251.65 $52.97 +$17,462
Step 4 $113,998 $4,384.54 $54.62 +$18,008
Step 5 $117,452 $4,517.38 $56.28 +$18,553
Step 6 $120,907 $4,650.27 $57.93 +$19,099
Step 7 $124,362 $4,783.15 $59.59 +$19,645
Step 8 $127,817 $4,916.04 $61.24 +$20,191
Step 9 $131,271 $5,048.88 $62.90 +$20,736
Step 10 $134,726 $5,181.77 $64.55 +$21,282
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $87,263
  • CINCINNATI GS-14 Step 1 $103,634
  • Locality add-on +$16,371
  • Adjustment percent 18.76%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $113,444
  • CINCINNATI GS-14 Step 10 $134,726

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 2016, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 18.76% 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 $3,986 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,182. 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-14 CINCINNATI page.

Other grades in CINCINNATI

GS-14 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2016, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $103,634 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $134,726. This is 18.76% 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 2016, it is 18.76%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,371 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 $3,986 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.