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$108,936 GS-14 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2019)
$141,619 GS-14 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2019)
+$18,315 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $108,936 $4,189.85 $52.20 +$18,315
Step 2 $112,567 $4,329.50 $53.94 +$18,925
Step 3 $116,199 $4,469.19 $55.68 +$19,536
Step 4 $119,830 $4,608.85 $57.42 +$20,146
Step 5 $123,462 $4,748.54 $59.16 +$20,757
Step 6 $127,093 $4,888.19 $60.90 +$21,367
Step 7 $130,725 $5,027.88 $62.64 +$21,978
Step 8 $134,356 $5,167.54 $64.38 +$22,588
Step 9 $137,988 $5,307.23 $66.12 +$23,199
Step 10 $141,619 $5,446.88 $67.86 +$23,809
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $90,621
  • CINCINNATI GS-14 Step 1 $108,936
  • Locality add-on +$18,315
  • Adjustment percent 20.21%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $117,810
  • CINCINNATI GS-14 Step 10 $141,619

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-14 in CINCINNATI: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2019, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 20.21% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in CINCINNATI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $4,190 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,447. 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-14 CINCINNATI page.

Other grades in CINCINNATI

GS-14 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2019, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $108,936 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $141,619. This is 20.21% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,315 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in CINCINNATI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns roughly $4,190 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.