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$38,030 GS-6 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2017)
$49,443 GS-6 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2017)
+$6,211 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $38,030 $1,462.69 $18.22 +$6,211
Step 2 $39,298 $1,511.46 $18.83 +$6,418
Step 3 $40,566 $1,560.23 $19.44 +$6,625
Step 4 $41,834 $1,609.00 $20.05 +$6,832
Step 5 $43,102 $1,657.77 $20.65 +$7,039
Step 6 $44,371 $1,706.58 $21.26 +$7,247
Step 7 $45,639 $1,755.35 $21.87 +$7,454
Step 8 $46,907 $1,804.12 $22.48 +$7,661
Step 9 $48,175 $1,852.88 $23.08 +$7,868
Step 10 $49,443 $1,901.65 $23.69 +$8,075
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,819
  • CINCINNATI GS-6 Step 1 $38,030
  • Locality add-on +$6,211
  • Adjustment percent 19.52%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $41,368
  • CINCINNATI GS-6 Step 10 $49,443

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-6 in CINCINNATI: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2017, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 19.52% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in CINCINNATI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $1,463 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,902. 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-6 CINCINNATI page.

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GS-6 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2017, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $38,030 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $49,443. This is 19.52% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,211 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in CINCINNATI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $1,463 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.