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$32,446 GS-4 Step 1 in CINCINNATI (2020)
$42,178 GS-4 Step 10 in CINCINNATI (2020)
+$5,531 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $32,446 $1,247.92 $15.55 +$5,531
Step 2 $33,527 $1,289.50 $16.06 +$5,715
Step 3 $34,609 $1,331.12 $16.58 +$5,900
Step 4 $35,690 $1,372.69 $17.10 +$6,084
Step 5 $36,771 $1,414.27 $17.62 +$6,268
Step 6 $37,853 $1,455.88 $18.14 +$6,453
Step 7 $38,934 $1,497.46 $18.66 +$6,637
Step 8 $40,015 $1,539.04 $19.17 +$6,821
Step 9 $41,097 $1,580.65 $19.69 +$7,006
Step 10 $42,178 $1,622.23 $20.21 +$7,190
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CINCINNATI pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,915
  • CINCINNATI GS-4 Step 1 $32,446
  • Locality add-on +$5,531
  • Adjustment percent 20.55%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,988
  • CINCINNATI GS-4 Step 10 $42,178

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 2020, the CINCINNATI pay area adds a 20.55% 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 $1,248 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,622. 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-4 CINCINNATI page.

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GS-4 in CINCINNATI questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in CINCINNATI?
    In 2020, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CINCINNATI earns $32,446 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,178. This is 20.55% 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 2020, it is 20.55%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,531 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 $1,248 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.