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$60,572 GS-10 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2020)
$78,744 GS-10 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2020)
+$10,326 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for CINCINNATI

Each step below already includes the 20.55% 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 $60,572 $2,329.69 $29.02 +$10,326
Step 2 $62,591 $2,407.35 $29.99 +$10,670
Step 3 $64,610 $2,485.00 $30.96 +$11,014
Step 4 $66,629 $2,562.65 $31.93 +$11,358
Step 5 $68,648 $2,640.31 $32.89 +$11,702
Step 6 $70,668 $2,718.00 $33.86 +$12,047
Step 7 $72,687 $2,795.65 $34.83 +$12,391
Step 8 $74,706 $2,873.31 $35.80 +$12,735
Step 9 $76,725 $2,950.96 $36.76 +$13,079
Step 10 $78,744 $3,028.62 $37.73 +$13,423
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • CINCINNATI GS-10 Step 1 $60,572
  • Locality add-on +$10,326
  • Adjustment percent 20.55%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • CINCINNATI GS-10 Step 10 $78,744

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 2020, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 20.55% 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 $2,330 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,029. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 CINCINNATI page.

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GS-10 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $60,572 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,744. This is 20.55% 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 2020, it is 20.55%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,326 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 $2,330 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.