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$89,143 GS-13 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2017)
$115,884 GS-13 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2017)
+$14,559 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $89,143 $3,428.58 $42.71 +$14,559
Step 2 $92,114 $3,542.85 $44.14 +$15,044
Step 3 $95,085 $3,657.12 $45.56 +$15,529
Step 4 $98,057 $3,771.42 $46.98 +$16,015
Step 5 $101,028 $3,885.69 $48.41 +$16,500
Step 6 $103,999 $3,999.96 $49.83 +$16,985
Step 7 $106,970 $4,114.23 $51.26 +$17,470
Step 8 $109,942 $4,228.54 $52.68 +$17,956
Step 9 $112,913 $4,342.81 $54.10 +$18,441
Step 10 $115,884 $4,457.08 $55.53 +$18,926
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $74,584
  • CINCINNATI GS-13 Step 1 $89,143
  • Locality add-on +$14,559
  • Adjustment percent 19.52%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,958
  • CINCINNATI GS-13 Step 10 $115,884

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 2017, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 19.52% 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 $3,429 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,457. 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-13 CINCINNATI page.

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GS-13 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2017, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $89,143 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $115,884. This is 19.52% 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 2017, it is 19.52%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,559 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 $3,429 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.