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$58,870 GS-10 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2019)
$76,527 GS-10 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2019)
+$9,897 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 pay table for CINCINNATI

Each step below already includes the 20.21% 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 $58,870 $2,264.23 $28.21 +$9,897
Step 2 $60,832 $2,339.69 $29.15 +$10,227
Step 3 $62,794 $2,415.15 $30.09 +$10,557
Step 4 $64,756 $2,490.62 $31.03 +$10,887
Step 5 $66,718 $2,566.08 $31.97 +$11,217
Step 6 $68,680 $2,641.54 $32.91 +$11,547
Step 7 $70,641 $2,716.96 $33.85 +$11,876
Step 8 $72,603 $2,792.42 $34.79 +$12,206
Step 9 $74,565 $2,867.88 $35.73 +$12,536
Step 10 $76,527 $2,943.35 $36.67 +$12,866
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • CINCINNATI GS-10 Step 1 $58,870
  • Locality add-on +$9,897
  • Adjustment percent 20.21%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • CINCINNATI GS-10 Step 10 $76,527

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 2019, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 20.21% 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 $2,264 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,943. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 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 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $58,870 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,527. This is 20.21% 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 2019, it is 20.21%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,897 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 $2,264 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.