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$31,012 GS-4 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2018)
$40,311 GS-4 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2018)
+$5,141 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $31,012 $1,192.77 $14.86 +$5,141
Step 2 $32,045 $1,232.50 $15.35 +$5,312
Step 3 $33,078 $1,272.23 $15.85 +$5,483
Step 4 $34,111 $1,311.96 $16.34 +$5,654
Step 5 $35,145 $1,351.73 $16.84 +$5,826
Step 6 $36,178 $1,391.46 $17.33 +$5,997
Step 7 $37,211 $1,431.19 $17.83 +$6,168
Step 8 $38,245 $1,470.96 $18.33 +$6,340
Step 9 $39,278 $1,510.69 $18.82 +$6,511
Step 10 $40,311 $1,550.42 $19.32 +$6,682
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,871
  • CINCINNATI GS-4 Step 1 $31,012
  • Locality add-on +$5,141
  • Adjustment percent 19.87%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,629
  • CINCINNATI GS-4 Step 10 $40,311

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 2018, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 19.87% 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 $1,193 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,550. 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-4 CINCINNATI page.

Other grades in CINCINNATI

GS-4 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2018, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $31,012 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $40,311. This is 19.87% 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 2018, it is 19.87%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,141 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 $1,193 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.