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$31,535 GS-4 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2019)
$40,990 GS-4 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2019)
+$5,302 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $31,535 $1,212.88 $15.11 +$5,302
Step 2 $32,585 $1,253.27 $15.61 +$5,478
Step 3 $33,636 $1,293.69 $16.12 +$5,655
Step 4 $34,687 $1,334.12 $16.62 +$5,832
Step 5 $35,737 $1,374.50 $17.12 +$6,008
Step 6 $36,788 $1,414.92 $17.63 +$6,185
Step 7 $37,839 $1,455.35 $18.13 +$6,362
Step 8 $38,889 $1,495.73 $18.63 +$6,538
Step 9 $39,940 $1,536.15 $19.14 +$6,715
Step 10 $40,990 $1,576.54 $19.64 +$6,891
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,233
  • CINCINNATI GS-4 Step 1 $31,535
  • Locality add-on +$5,302
  • Adjustment percent 20.21%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,099
  • CINCINNATI GS-4 Step 10 $40,990

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 2019, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 20.21% 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 $1,213 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,577. 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-4 CINCINNATI page.

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GS-4 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2019, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $31,535 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $40,990. This is 20.21% 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 2019, it is 20.21%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,302 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 $1,213 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.