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$64,679 GS-11 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2019)
$84,088 GS-11 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2019)
+$10,874 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $64,679 $2,487.65 $30.99 +$10,874
Step 2 $66,836 $2,570.62 $32.02 +$11,237
Step 3 $68,992 $2,653.54 $33.06 +$11,599
Step 4 $71,149 $2,736.50 $34.09 +$11,962
Step 5 $73,305 $2,819.42 $35.12 +$12,324
Step 6 $75,462 $2,902.38 $36.16 +$12,687
Step 7 $77,618 $2,985.31 $37.19 +$13,049
Step 8 $79,775 $3,068.27 $38.22 +$13,412
Step 9 $81,932 $3,151.23 $39.26 +$13,775
Step 10 $84,088 $3,234.15 $40.29 +$14,137
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,805
  • CINCINNATI GS-11 Step 1 $64,679
  • Locality add-on +$10,874
  • Adjustment percent 20.21%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $69,951
  • CINCINNATI GS-11 Step 10 $84,088

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 2019, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 20.21% 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 $2,488 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,234. 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-11 CINCINNATI page.

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GS-11 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2019, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $64,679 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $84,088. This is 20.21% 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 2019, it is 20.21%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,874 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 $2,488 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.