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$30,000 GS-4 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2016)
$39,000 GS-4 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2016)
+$4,739 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $30,000 $1,153.85 $14.37 +$4,739
Step 2 $31,000 $1,192.31 $14.85 +$4,897
Step 3 $32,000 $1,230.77 $15.33 +$5,055
Step 4 $33,000 $1,269.23 $15.81 +$5,213
Step 5 $34,000 $1,307.69 $16.29 +$5,371
Step 6 $35,000 $1,346.15 $16.77 +$5,529
Step 7 $36,000 $1,384.62 $17.25 +$5,687
Step 8 $37,000 $1,423.08 $17.73 +$5,845
Step 9 $38,000 $1,461.54 $18.21 +$6,003
Step 10 $39,000 $1,500.00 $18.69 +$6,161
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,261
  • CINCINNATI GS-4 Step 1 $30,000
  • Locality add-on +$4,739
  • Adjustment percent 18.76%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,839
  • CINCINNATI GS-4 Step 10 $39,000

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-4 in CINCINNATI: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2016, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 18.76% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in CINCINNATI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $1,154 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,500. 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-4 CINCINNATI page.

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GS-4 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2016, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $30,000 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,000. This is 18.76% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,739 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in CINCINNATI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $1,154 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.