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$62,544 GS-11 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2017)
$81,303 GS-11 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2017)
+$10,215 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-11 pay table for CINCINNATI

Each step below already includes the 19.52% 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 $62,544 $2,405.54 $29.97 +$10,215
Step 2 $64,628 $2,485.69 $30.97 +$10,555
Step 3 $66,712 $2,565.85 $31.97 +$10,895
Step 4 $68,797 $2,646.04 $32.96 +$11,236
Step 5 $70,881 $2,726.19 $33.96 +$11,576
Step 6 $72,966 $2,806.38 $34.96 +$11,917
Step 7 $75,050 $2,886.54 $35.96 +$12,257
Step 8 $77,135 $2,966.73 $36.96 +$12,598
Step 9 $79,219 $3,046.88 $37.96 +$12,938
Step 10 $81,303 $3,127.04 $38.96 +$13,278
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $52,329
  • CINCINNATI GS-11 Step 1 $62,544
  • Locality add-on +$10,215
  • Adjustment percent 19.52%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,025
  • CINCINNATI GS-11 Step 10 $81,303

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 2017, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 19.52% 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 $2,406 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,127. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 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 2017, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $62,544 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,303. This is 19.52% 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 2017, it is 19.52%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,215 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 $2,406 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.