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$105,340 GS-14 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2017)
$136,944 GS-14 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2017)
+$17,204 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $105,340 $4,051.54 $50.47 +$17,204
Step 2 $108,852 $4,186.62 $52.16 +$17,778
Step 3 $112,363 $4,321.65 $53.84 +$18,351
Step 4 $115,875 $4,456.73 $55.52 +$18,925
Step 5 $119,386 $4,591.77 $57.20 +$19,498
Step 6 $122,898 $4,726.85 $58.89 +$20,072
Step 7 $126,409 $4,861.88 $60.57 +$20,645
Step 8 $129,921 $4,996.96 $62.25 +$21,219
Step 9 $133,432 $5,132.00 $63.93 +$21,792
Step 10 $136,944 $5,267.08 $65.62 +$22,366
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $88,136
  • CINCINNATI GS-14 Step 1 $105,340
  • Locality add-on +$17,204
  • Adjustment percent 19.52%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $114,578
  • CINCINNATI GS-14 Step 10 $136,944

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 2017, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 19.52% 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 $4,052 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,267. 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-14 CINCINNATI page.

Other grades in CINCINNATI

GS-14 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2017, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $105,340 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $136,944. This is 19.52% 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 2017, it is 19.52%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,204 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 $4,052 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.