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$55,413 GS-10 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2015)
$72,033 GS-10 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2015)
+$8,722 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $55,413 $2,131.27 $26.55 +$8,722
Step 2 $57,260 $2,202.31 $27.44 +$9,013
Step 3 $59,106 $2,273.31 $28.32 +$9,303
Step 4 $60,953 $2,344.35 $29.21 +$9,594
Step 5 $62,800 $2,415.38 $30.09 +$9,885
Step 6 $64,646 $2,486.38 $30.98 +$10,175
Step 7 $66,493 $2,557.42 $31.86 +$10,466
Step 8 $68,340 $2,628.46 $32.75 +$10,757
Step 9 $70,186 $2,699.46 $33.63 +$11,047
Step 10 $72,033 $2,770.50 $34.52 +$11,338
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,691
  • CLEVELAND GS-10 Step 1 $55,413
  • Locality add-on +$8,722
  • Adjustment percent 18.68%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,695
  • CLEVELAND GS-10 Step 10 $72,033

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-10 in CLEVELAND: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2015, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in CLEVELAND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $2,131 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,771. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 CLEVELAND page.

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GS-10 in CLEVELAND questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in CLEVELAND?
    In 2015, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $55,413 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $72,033. This is 18.68% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in CLEVELAND?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CLEVELAND in 2015, it is 18.68%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,722 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in CLEVELAND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $2,131 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.