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$23,994 GS-2 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2014)
$30,191 GS-2 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2014)
+$3,777 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-2 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-2 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $23,994 $922.85 $11.50 +$3,777
Step 2 $24,564 $944.77 $11.77 +$3,866
Step 3 $25,358 $975.31 $12.15 +$3,991
Step 4 $26,031 $1,001.19 $12.47 +$4,097
Step 5 $26,322 $1,012.38 $12.61 +$4,143
Step 6 $27,096 $1,042.15 $12.98 +$4,265
Step 7 $27,870 $1,071.92 $13.35 +$4,387
Step 8 $28,643 $1,101.65 $13.72 +$4,508
Step 9 $29,417 $1,131.42 $14.10 +$4,630
Step 10 $30,191 $1,161.19 $14.47 +$4,752
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-2 Step 1 $20,217
  • CLEVELAND GS-2 Step 1 $23,994
  • Locality add-on +$3,777
  • Adjustment percent 18.68%
  • Base GS-2 Step 10 $25,439
  • CLEVELAND GS-2 Step 10 $30,191

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-2 in CLEVELAND: what to expect

Basic clerical, file-room and light-labor assignments. Often a starting point for summer hires and interns.

For 2014, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-2 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. High school or equivalent, or three months of general experience.

Promotion path. Most GS-2 employees advance to GS-3 after one year.

The rough military equivalent for GS-2 is E-3 Private First Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-2 in CLEVELAND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $923 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,161. 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-2 CLEVELAND page.

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GS-2 in CLEVELAND questions

  • How much does a GS-2 make in CLEVELAND?
    In 2014, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $23,994 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $30,191. This is 18.68% higher than the base GS-2 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-2 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-2 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,777 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-2 in CLEVELAND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-2 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $923 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.