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$85,914 GS-13 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2014)
$111,687 GS-13 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2014)
+$13,523 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $85,914 $3,304.38 $41.17 +$13,523
Step 2 $88,777 $3,414.50 $42.54 +$13,973
Step 3 $91,641 $3,524.65 $43.91 +$14,424
Step 4 $94,505 $3,634.81 $45.28 +$14,875
Step 5 $97,369 $3,744.96 $46.66 +$15,326
Step 6 $100,232 $3,855.08 $48.03 +$15,776
Step 7 $103,096 $3,965.23 $49.40 +$16,227
Step 8 $105,960 $4,075.38 $50.77 +$16,678
Step 9 $108,824 $4,185.54 $52.14 +$17,129
Step 10 $111,687 $4,295.65 $53.52 +$17,579
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $72,391
  • CLEVELAND GS-13 Step 1 $85,914
  • Locality add-on +$13,523
  • Adjustment percent 18.68%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $94,108
  • CLEVELAND GS-13 Step 10 $111,687

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-13 in CLEVELAND: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2014, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in CLEVELAND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $3,304 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,296. 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-13 CLEVELAND page.

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GS-13 in CLEVELAND questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in CLEVELAND?
    In 2014, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $85,914 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $111,687. This is 18.68% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,523 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in CLEVELAND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $3,304 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.