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$30,494 GS-4 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2017)
$39,638 GS-4 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2017)
+$4,980 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $30,494 $1,172.85 $14.61 +$4,980
Step 2 $31,510 $1,211.92 $15.10 +$5,146
Step 3 $32,526 $1,251.00 $15.59 +$5,312
Step 4 $33,542 $1,290.08 $16.07 +$5,478
Step 5 $34,558 $1,329.15 $16.56 +$5,644
Step 6 $35,574 $1,368.23 $17.05 +$5,810
Step 7 $36,590 $1,407.31 $17.53 +$5,976
Step 8 $37,606 $1,446.38 $18.02 +$6,142
Step 9 $38,622 $1,485.46 $18.51 +$6,308
Step 10 $39,638 $1,524.54 $18.99 +$6,474
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,514
  • CINCINNATI GS-4 Step 1 $30,494
  • Locality add-on +$4,980
  • Adjustment percent 19.52%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,164
  • CINCINNATI GS-4 Step 10 $39,638

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-4 in CINCINNATI: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2017, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 19.52% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in CINCINNATI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $1,173 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,525. 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-4 CINCINNATI page.

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GS-4 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2017, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $30,494 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,638. This is 19.52% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,980 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in CINCINNATI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $1,173 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.