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$37,414 GS-6 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2016)
$48,637 GS-6 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2016)
+$5,910 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $37,414 $1,439.00 $17.93 +$5,910
Step 2 $38,661 $1,486.96 $18.52 +$6,107
Step 3 $39,908 $1,534.92 $19.12 +$6,304
Step 4 $41,155 $1,582.88 $19.72 +$6,501
Step 5 $42,402 $1,630.85 $20.32 +$6,698
Step 6 $43,649 $1,678.81 $20.91 +$6,895
Step 7 $44,896 $1,726.77 $21.51 +$7,092
Step 8 $46,143 $1,774.73 $22.11 +$7,289
Step 9 $47,390 $1,822.69 $22.71 +$7,486
Step 10 $48,637 $1,870.65 $23.30 +$7,683
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,504
  • CINCINNATI GS-6 Step 1 $37,414
  • Locality add-on +$5,910
  • Adjustment percent 18.76%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,954
  • CINCINNATI GS-6 Step 10 $48,637

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-6 in CINCINNATI: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2016, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 18.76% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in CINCINNATI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $1,439 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,871. 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-6 CINCINNATI page.

Other grades in CINCINNATI

GS-6 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2016, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $37,414 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $48,637. This is 18.76% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,910 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in CINCINNATI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $1,439 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.