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$57,894 GS-10 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2018)
$75,263 GS-10 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2018)
+$9,597 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for CINCINNATI

Each step below already includes the 19.87% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $57,894 $2,226.69 $27.74 +$9,597
Step 2 $59,824 $2,300.92 $28.67 +$9,917
Step 3 $61,753 $2,375.12 $29.59 +$10,236
Step 4 $63,683 $2,449.35 $30.51 +$10,556
Step 5 $65,613 $2,523.58 $31.44 +$10,876
Step 6 $67,543 $2,597.81 $32.36 +$11,196
Step 7 $69,473 $2,672.04 $33.29 +$11,516
Step 8 $71,403 $2,746.27 $34.21 +$11,836
Step 9 $73,333 $2,820.50 $35.14 +$12,156
Step 10 $75,263 $2,894.73 $36.06 +$12,476
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • CINCINNATI GS-10 Step 1 $57,894
  • Locality add-on +$9,597
  • Adjustment percent 19.87%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • CINCINNATI GS-10 Step 10 $75,263

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-10 in CINCINNATI: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2018, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 19.87% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in CINCINNATI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $2,227 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,895. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 CINCINNATI page.

Other grades in CINCINNATI

GS-10 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $57,894 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $75,263. This is 19.87% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in CINCINNATI?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CINCINNATI in 2018, it is 19.87%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,597 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in CINCINNATI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $2,227 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.