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$54,865 GS-10 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2014)
$71,324 GS-10 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2014)
+$8,636 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-10 pay table for CLEVELAND

Each step below already includes the 18.68% 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 $54,865 $2,110.19 $26.29 +$8,636
Step 2 $56,693 $2,180.50 $27.16 +$8,923
Step 3 $58,522 $2,250.85 $28.04 +$9,211
Step 4 $60,351 $2,321.19 $28.92 +$9,499
Step 5 $62,180 $2,391.54 $29.79 +$9,787
Step 6 $64,009 $2,461.88 $30.67 +$10,075
Step 7 $65,838 $2,532.23 $31.55 +$10,363
Step 8 $67,667 $2,602.58 $32.42 +$10,651
Step 9 $69,495 $2,672.88 $33.30 +$10,938
Step 10 $71,324 $2,743.23 $34.18 +$11,226
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,229
  • CLEVELAND GS-10 Step 1 $54,865
  • Locality add-on +$8,636
  • Adjustment percent 18.68%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,098
  • CLEVELAND GS-10 Step 10 $71,324

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 CLEVELAND: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2014, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.68% 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 CLEVELAND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $2,110 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,743. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 CLEVELAND page.

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GS-10 in CLEVELAND questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in CLEVELAND?
    In 2014, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $54,865 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,324. This is 18.68% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in CLEVELAND?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CLEVELAND in 2014, it is 18.68%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,636 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in CLEVELAND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $2,110 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.