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$51,694 GS-9 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2017)
$67,205 GS-9 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2017)
+$8,443 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $51,694 $1,988.23 $24.77 +$8,443
Step 2 $53,417 $2,054.50 $25.60 +$8,724
Step 3 $55,141 $2,120.81 $26.42 +$9,006
Step 4 $56,864 $2,187.08 $27.25 +$9,287
Step 5 $58,588 $2,253.38 $28.07 +$9,569
Step 6 $60,311 $2,319.65 $28.90 +$9,850
Step 7 $62,034 $2,385.92 $29.72 +$10,131
Step 8 $63,758 $2,452.23 $30.55 +$10,413
Step 9 $65,481 $2,518.50 $31.38 +$10,694
Step 10 $67,205 $2,584.81 $32.20 +$10,976
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $43,251
  • CINCINNATI GS-9 Step 1 $51,694
  • Locality add-on +$8,443
  • Adjustment percent 19.52%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $56,229
  • CINCINNATI GS-9 Step 10 $67,205

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-9 in CINCINNATI: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2017, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 19.52% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in CINCINNATI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $1,988 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,585. 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-9 CINCINNATI page.

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GS-9 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2017, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $51,694 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $67,205. This is 19.52% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,443 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in CINCINNATI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $1,988 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.