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$49,821 GS-9 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2014)
$64,764 GS-9 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2014)
+$7,842 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $41,979
  • CLEVELAND GS-9 Step 1 $49,821
  • Locality add-on +$7,842
  • Adjustment percent 18.68%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $54,570
  • CLEVELAND GS-9 Step 10 $64,764

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-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

  • 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.