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$60,278 GS-11 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2014)
$78,361 GS-11 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2014)
+$9,488 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $50,790
  • CLEVELAND GS-11 Step 1 $60,278
  • Locality add-on +$9,488
  • Adjustment percent 18.68%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,027
  • CLEVELAND GS-11 Step 10 $78,361

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-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

  • 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.