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$123,909 GS-15 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2017)
$161,084 GS-15 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2017)
+$20,237 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-15 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-15 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $123,909 $4,765.73 $59.37 +$20,237
Step 2 $128,039 $4,924.58 $61.35 +$20,911
Step 3 $132,170 $5,083.46 $63.33 +$21,586
Step 4 $136,301 $5,242.35 $65.31 +$22,261
Step 5 $140,431 $5,401.19 $67.29 +$22,935
Step 6 $144,562 $5,560.08 $69.27 +$23,610
Step 7 $148,692 $5,718.92 $71.25 +$24,284
Step 8 $152,823 $5,877.81 $73.23 +$24,959
Step 9 $156,954 $6,036.69 $75.21 +$25,634
Step 10 $161,084 $6,195.54 $77.18 +$26,308
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $103,672
  • CINCINNATI GS-15 Step 1 $123,909
  • Locality add-on +$20,237
  • Adjustment percent 19.52%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $134,776
  • CINCINNATI GS-15 Step 10 $161,084

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-15 in CINCINNATI: what to expect

Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.

For 2017, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 19.52% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.

Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).

The rough military equivalent for GS-15 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-15 in CINCINNATI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $4,766 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,196. 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-15 CINCINNATI page.

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GS-15 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2017, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $123,909 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $161,084. This is 19.52% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $20,237 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in CINCINNATI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $4,766 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.