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$63,605 GS-11 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2018)
$82,690 GS-11 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2018)
+$10,543 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $63,605 $2,446.35 $30.48 +$10,543
Step 2 $65,726 $2,527.92 $31.49 +$10,895
Step 3 $67,846 $2,609.46 $32.51 +$11,246
Step 4 $69,967 $2,691.04 $33.53 +$11,598
Step 5 $72,087 $2,772.58 $34.54 +$11,949
Step 6 $74,208 $2,854.15 $35.56 +$12,301
Step 7 $76,328 $2,935.69 $36.57 +$12,652
Step 8 $78,449 $3,017.27 $37.59 +$13,004
Step 9 $80,569 $3,098.81 $38.61 +$13,355
Step 10 $82,690 $3,180.38 $39.62 +$13,707
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,062
  • CINCINNATI GS-11 Step 1 $63,605
  • Locality add-on +$10,543
  • Adjustment percent 19.87%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,983
  • CINCINNATI GS-11 Step 10 $82,690

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-11 in CINCINNATI: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2018, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 19.87% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in CINCINNATI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $2,446 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,180. 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-11 CINCINNATI page.

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GS-11 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2018, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $63,605 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $82,690. This is 19.87% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,543 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in CINCINNATI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $2,446 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.