2014 GS-5 Pay in CLEVELAND
GS-5 employees with a duty station in Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA earn 18.68% on top of the base GS-5 pay scale. That means a GS-5 Step 1 salary jumps from $27,705 on the base table to $32,880 in CLEVELAND.
2014 GS-5 Pay in CLEVELAND
Locality-adjusted GS-5 rates for Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $32,880 | $1,264.62 | $15.75 | +$5,175 |
| Step 2 | $33,977 | $1,306.81 | $16.28 | +$5,348 |
| Step 3 | $35,074 | $1,349.00 | $16.81 | +$5,521 |
| Step 4 | $36,170 | $1,391.15 | $17.33 | +$5,693 |
| Step 5 | $37,267 | $1,433.35 | $17.86 | +$5,866 |
| Step 6 | $38,363 | $1,475.50 | $18.38 | +$6,038 |
| Step 7 | $39,460 | $1,517.69 | $18.91 | +$6,211 |
| Step 8 | $40,557 | $1,559.88 | $19.43 | +$6,384 |
| Step 9 | $41,653 | $1,602.04 | $19.96 | +$6,556 |
| Step 10 | $42,750 | $1,644.23 | $20.48 | +$6,729 |
2014 GS-5 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-5 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $32,880 | $1,264.62 | $15.75 | +$5,175 |
| Step 2 | $33,977 | $1,306.81 | $16.28 | +$5,348 |
| Step 3 | $35,074 | $1,349.00 | $16.81 | +$5,521 |
| Step 4 | $36,170 | $1,391.15 | $17.33 | +$5,693 |
| Step 5 | $37,267 | $1,433.35 | $17.86 | +$5,866 |
| Step 6 | $38,363 | $1,475.50 | $18.38 | +$6,038 |
| Step 7 | $39,460 | $1,517.69 | $18.91 | +$6,211 |
| Step 8 | $40,557 | $1,559.88 | $19.43 | +$6,384 |
| Step 9 | $41,653 | $1,602.04 | $19.96 | +$6,556 |
| Step 10 | $42,750 | $1,644.23 | $20.48 | +$6,729 |
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How much more CLEVELAND pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-5 in CLEVELAND: what to expect
Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.
For 2014, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.
Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.
The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in CLEVELAND
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $1,265 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,644. 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-5 CLEVELAND page.
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GS-5 in CLEVELAND questions
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How much does a GS-5 make in CLEVELAND?
In 2014, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $32,880 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,750. This is 18.68% higher than the base GS-5 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 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-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,175 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in CLEVELAND?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $1,265 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.