2014 GS-15 Pay in CLEVELAND
GS-15 employees with a duty station in Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA earn 18.68% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $100,624 on the base table to $119,421 in CLEVELAND.
2014 GS-15 Pay in CLEVELAND
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $119,421 | $4,593.12 | $57.22 | +$18,797 |
| Step 2 | $123,401 | $4,746.19 | $59.13 | +$19,423 |
| Step 3 | $127,382 | $4,899.31 | $61.04 | +$20,050 |
| Step 4 | $131,362 | $5,052.38 | $62.94 | +$20,676 |
| Step 5 | $135,343 | $5,205.50 | $64.85 | +$21,303 |
| Step 6 | $139,323 | $5,358.58 | $66.76 | +$21,929 |
| Step 7 | $143,304 | $5,511.69 | $68.67 | +$22,556 |
| Step 8 | $147,284 | $5,664.77 | $70.57 | +$23,182 |
| Step 9 | $151,265 | $5,817.88 | $72.48 | +$23,809 |
| Step 10 | $155,245 | $5,970.96 | $74.39 | +$24,435 |
2014 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $119,421 | $4,593.12 | $57.22 | +$18,797 |
| Step 2 | $123,401 | $4,746.19 | $59.13 | +$19,423 |
| Step 3 | $127,382 | $4,899.31 | $61.04 | +$20,050 |
| Step 4 | $131,362 | $5,052.38 | $62.94 | +$20,676 |
| Step 5 | $135,343 | $5,205.50 | $64.85 | +$21,303 |
| Step 6 | $139,323 | $5,358.58 | $66.76 | +$21,929 |
| Step 7 | $143,304 | $5,511.69 | $68.67 | +$22,556 |
| Step 8 | $147,284 | $5,664.77 | $70.57 | +$23,182 |
| Step 9 | $151,265 | $5,817.88 | $72.48 | +$23,809 |
| Step 10 | $155,245 | $5,970.96 | $74.39 | +$24,435 |
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GS-15 in CLEVELAND: what to expect
Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.
For 2014, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.
Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).
The rough military equivalent for GS-15 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-15 in CLEVELAND
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $4,593 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,971. 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-15 CLEVELAND page.
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GS-15 in CLEVELAND questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in CLEVELAND?
In 2014, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $119,421 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $155,245. This is 18.68% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,797 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in CLEVELAND?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $4,593 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.