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$101,524 GS-14 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2014)
$131,976 GS-14 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2014)
+$15,980 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $101,524 $3,904.77 $48.65 +$15,980
Step 2 $104,907 $4,034.88 $50.27 +$16,512
Step 3 $108,291 $4,165.04 $51.89 +$17,045
Step 4 $111,674 $4,295.15 $53.51 +$17,577
Step 5 $115,058 $4,425.31 $55.13 +$18,110
Step 6 $118,441 $4,555.42 $56.75 +$18,642
Step 7 $121,825 $4,685.58 $58.37 +$19,175
Step 8 $125,209 $4,815.73 $59.99 +$19,708
Step 9 $128,592 $4,945.85 $61.62 +$20,240
Step 10 $131,976 $5,076.00 $63.24 +$20,773
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $85,544
  • CLEVELAND GS-14 Step 1 $101,524
  • Locality add-on +$15,980
  • Adjustment percent 18.68%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $111,203
  • CLEVELAND GS-14 Step 10 $131,976

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-14 in CLEVELAND: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2014, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in CLEVELAND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $3,905 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,076. 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-14 CLEVELAND page.

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GS-14 in CLEVELAND questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in CLEVELAND?
    In 2014, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $101,524 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $131,976. This is 18.68% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,980 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in CLEVELAND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $3,905 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.