2014 GS-9 Pay in CLEVELAND
GS-9 employees with a duty station in Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA earn 18.68% on top of the base GS-9 pay scale. That means a GS-9 Step 1 salary jumps from $41,979 on the base table to $49,821 in CLEVELAND.
2014 GS-9 Pay in CLEVELAND
Locality-adjusted GS-9 rates for Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $49,821 | $1,916.19 | $23.87 | +$7,842 |
| Step 2 | $51,481 | $1,980.04 | $24.67 | +$8,103 |
| Step 3 | $53,141 | $2,043.88 | $25.46 | +$8,364 |
| Step 4 | $54,802 | $2,107.77 | $26.26 | +$8,626 |
| Step 5 | $56,462 | $2,171.62 | $27.05 | +$8,887 |
| Step 6 | $58,122 | $2,235.46 | $27.85 | +$9,148 |
| Step 7 | $59,783 | $2,299.35 | $28.65 | +$9,410 |
| Step 8 | $61,443 | $2,363.19 | $29.44 | +$9,671 |
| Step 9 | $63,103 | $2,427.04 | $30.24 | +$9,932 |
| Step 10 | $64,764 | $2,490.92 | $31.03 | +$10,194 |
2014 GS-9 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-9 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $49,821 | $1,916.19 | $23.87 | +$7,842 |
| Step 2 | $51,481 | $1,980.04 | $24.67 | +$8,103 |
| Step 3 | $53,141 | $2,043.88 | $25.46 | +$8,364 |
| Step 4 | $54,802 | $2,107.77 | $26.26 | +$8,626 |
| Step 5 | $56,462 | $2,171.62 | $27.05 | +$8,887 |
| Step 6 | $58,122 | $2,235.46 | $27.85 | +$9,148 |
| Step 7 | $59,783 | $2,299.35 | $28.65 | +$9,410 |
| Step 8 | $61,443 | $2,363.19 | $29.44 | +$9,671 |
| Step 9 | $63,103 | $2,427.04 | $30.24 | +$9,932 |
| Step 10 | $64,764 | $2,490.92 | $31.03 | +$10,194 |
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How much more CLEVELAND pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-9 in CLEVELAND: what to expect
Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.
For 2014, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.
Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.
The rough military equivalent for GS-9 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-9 in CLEVELAND
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $1,916 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,491. 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-9 CLEVELAND page.
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GS-9 in CLEVELAND questions
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How much does a GS-9 make in CLEVELAND?
In 2014, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $49,821 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $64,764. This is 18.68% higher than the base GS-9 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,842 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in CLEVELAND?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $1,916 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.