2014 GS-6 Pay in CLEVELAND
GS-6 employees with a duty station in Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA earn 18.68% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $30,883 on the base table to $36,652 in CLEVELAND.
2014 GS-6 Pay in CLEVELAND
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,652 | $1,409.69 | $17.56 | +$5,769 |
| Step 2 | $37,873 | $1,456.65 | $18.15 | +$5,961 |
| Step 3 | $39,094 | $1,503.62 | $18.73 | +$6,153 |
| Step 4 | $40,316 | $1,550.62 | $19.32 | +$6,346 |
| Step 5 | $41,537 | $1,597.58 | $19.90 | +$6,538 |
| Step 6 | $42,758 | $1,644.54 | $20.49 | +$6,730 |
| Step 7 | $43,979 | $1,691.50 | $21.07 | +$6,922 |
| Step 8 | $45,200 | $1,738.46 | $21.66 | +$7,114 |
| Step 9 | $46,422 | $1,785.46 | $22.24 | +$7,307 |
| Step 10 | $47,643 | $1,832.42 | $22.83 | +$7,499 |
2014 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,652 | $1,409.69 | $17.56 | +$5,769 |
| Step 2 | $37,873 | $1,456.65 | $18.15 | +$5,961 |
| Step 3 | $39,094 | $1,503.62 | $18.73 | +$6,153 |
| Step 4 | $40,316 | $1,550.62 | $19.32 | +$6,346 |
| Step 5 | $41,537 | $1,597.58 | $19.90 | +$6,538 |
| Step 6 | $42,758 | $1,644.54 | $20.49 | +$6,730 |
| Step 7 | $43,979 | $1,691.50 | $21.07 | +$6,922 |
| Step 8 | $45,200 | $1,738.46 | $21.66 | +$7,114 |
| Step 9 | $46,422 | $1,785.46 | $22.24 | +$7,307 |
| Step 10 | $47,643 | $1,832.42 | $22.83 | +$7,499 |
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Step-increase waiting periods
GS-6 in CLEVELAND: what to expect
Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.
For 2014, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in CLEVELAND
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $1,410 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,832. 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-6 CLEVELAND page.
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GS-6 in CLEVELAND questions
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How much does a GS-6 make in CLEVELAND?
In 2014, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $36,652 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,643. This is 18.68% higher than the base GS-6 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,769 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in CLEVELAND?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $1,410 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.