2014 GS-11 Pay in CLEVELAND
GS-11 employees with a duty station in Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA earn 18.68% on top of the base GS-11 pay scale. That means a GS-11 Step 1 salary jumps from $50,790 on the base table to $60,278 in CLEVELAND.
2014 GS-11 Pay in CLEVELAND
Locality-adjusted GS-11 rates for Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $60,278 | $2,318.38 | $28.88 | +$9,488 |
| Step 2 | $62,287 | $2,395.65 | $29.85 | +$9,804 |
| Step 3 | $64,296 | $2,472.92 | $30.81 | +$10,120 |
| Step 4 | $66,305 | $2,550.19 | $31.77 | +$10,436 |
| Step 5 | $68,315 | $2,627.50 | $32.73 | +$10,753 |
| Step 6 | $70,324 | $2,704.77 | $33.70 | +$11,069 |
| Step 7 | $72,333 | $2,782.04 | $34.66 | +$11,385 |
| Step 8 | $74,342 | $2,859.31 | $35.62 | +$11,701 |
| Step 9 | $76,352 | $2,936.62 | $36.58 | +$12,018 |
| Step 10 | $78,361 | $3,013.88 | $37.55 | +$12,334 |
2014 GS-11 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-11 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $60,278 | $2,318.38 | $28.88 | +$9,488 |
| Step 2 | $62,287 | $2,395.65 | $29.85 | +$9,804 |
| Step 3 | $64,296 | $2,472.92 | $30.81 | +$10,120 |
| Step 4 | $66,305 | $2,550.19 | $31.77 | +$10,436 |
| Step 5 | $68,315 | $2,627.50 | $32.73 | +$10,753 |
| Step 6 | $70,324 | $2,704.77 | $33.70 | +$11,069 |
| Step 7 | $72,333 | $2,782.04 | $34.66 | +$11,385 |
| Step 8 | $74,342 | $2,859.31 | $35.62 | +$11,701 |
| Step 9 | $76,352 | $2,936.62 | $36.58 | +$12,018 |
| Step 10 | $78,361 | $3,013.88 | $37.55 | +$12,334 |
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How much more CLEVELAND pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-11 in CLEVELAND: what to expect
Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.
For 2014, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.
Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.
The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in CLEVELAND
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $2,318 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,014. 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-11 CLEVELAND page.
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GS-11 in CLEVELAND questions
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How much does a GS-11 make in CLEVELAND?
In 2014, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $60,278 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,361. This is 18.68% higher than the base GS-11 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,488 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in CLEVELAND?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $2,318 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.