GS-14 Pay — Cincinnati-Wilmington (2026)
This page shows GS-14 pay in the Cincinnati-Wilmington locality pay area for 2026. The Cincinnati-Wilmington area adds 21.93% in locality pay on top of the GS-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $131,009 | $62.77 | $5,021.60 |
| Step 2 | $135,376 | $64.87 | $5,189.60 |
| Step 3 | $139,744 | $66.96 | $5,356.80 |
| Step 4 | $144,112 | $69.05 | $5,524.00 |
| Step 5 | $148,479 | $71.14 | $5,691.20 |
| Step 6 | $152,847 | $73.24 | $5,859.20 |
| Step 7 | $157,214 | $75.33 | $6,026.40 |
| Step 8 | $161,582 | $77.42 | $6,193.60 |
| Step 9 | $165,949 | $79.52 | $6,361.60 |
| Step 10 | $170,317 | $81.61 | $6,528.80 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $121,774 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville, OH-KY-IN locality | 21.93% |
| Adjusted annual | $148,479 |
| Per month | $12,373 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,691.20 |
| Hourly | $71.14 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Cincinnati-Wilmington GS scale
- GS-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Cincinnati-Wilmington
- GS-15 in Cincinnati-Wilmington
- GS-14 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-14 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-14 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-14 make in Cincinnati-Wilmington?
For 2026, GS-14 in Cincinnati-Wilmington ranges from $131,009 at the first step to $170,317 at the top step, with $148,479 near the middle.
How is Cincinnati-Wilmington locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Cincinnati-Wilmington locality percentage of 21.93%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Cincinnati-Wilmington rate remained 21.93%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-14 figures for Cincinnati-Wilmington are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-CIN · effective January 11, 2026 · Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville, OH-KY-IN, 21.93% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.