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$45,107 GS-8 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2014)
$58,640 GS-8 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2014)
+$7,100 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $45,107 $1,734.88 $21.61 +$7,100
Step 2 $46,610 $1,792.69 $22.33 +$7,336
Step 3 $48,114 $1,850.54 $23.05 +$7,573
Step 4 $49,618 $1,908.38 $23.77 +$7,810
Step 5 $51,121 $1,966.19 $24.49 +$8,046
Step 6 $52,625 $2,024.04 $25.22 +$8,283
Step 7 $54,129 $2,081.88 $25.94 +$8,520
Step 8 $55,632 $2,139.69 $26.66 +$8,756
Step 9 $57,136 $2,197.54 $27.38 +$8,993
Step 10 $58,640 $2,255.38 $28.10 +$9,230
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $38,007
  • CLEVELAND GS-8 Step 1 $45,107
  • Locality add-on +$7,100
  • Adjustment percent 18.68%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $49,410
  • CLEVELAND GS-8 Step 10 $58,640

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-8 in CLEVELAND: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2014, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in CLEVELAND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $1,735 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,255. 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-8 CLEVELAND page.

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GS-8 in CLEVELAND questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in CLEVELAND?
    In 2014, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $45,107 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $58,640. This is 18.68% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,100 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in CLEVELAND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $1,735 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.