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$29,389 GS-4 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2014)
$38,201 GS-4 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2014)
+$4,626 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $29,389 $1,130.35 $14.08 +$4,626
Step 2 $30,368 $1,168.00 $14.55 +$4,780
Step 3 $31,347 $1,205.65 $15.02 +$4,934
Step 4 $32,326 $1,243.31 $15.49 +$5,088
Step 5 $33,305 $1,280.96 $15.96 +$5,242
Step 6 $34,284 $1,318.62 $16.43 +$5,396
Step 7 $35,263 $1,356.27 $16.90 +$5,550
Step 8 $36,242 $1,393.92 $17.37 +$5,704
Step 9 $37,222 $1,431.62 $17.84 +$5,859
Step 10 $38,201 $1,469.27 $18.30 +$6,013
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $24,763
  • CLEVELAND GS-4 Step 1 $29,389
  • Locality add-on +$4,626
  • Adjustment percent 18.68%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,188
  • CLEVELAND GS-4 Step 10 $38,201

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-4 in CLEVELAND: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2014, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in CLEVELAND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $1,130 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,469. 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-4 CLEVELAND page.

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GS-4 in CLEVELAND questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in CLEVELAND?
    In 2014, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $29,389 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $38,201. This is 18.68% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,626 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in CLEVELAND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $1,130 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.