2015 GS-11 Pay in CLEVELAND
GS-11 employees with a duty station in Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA earn 18.68% on top of the base GS-11 pay scale. That means a GS-11 Step 1 salary jumps from $51,298 on the base table to $60,880 in CLEVELAND.
2015 GS-11 Pay in CLEVELAND
Locality-adjusted GS-11 rates for Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $60,880 | $2,341.54 | $29.17 | +$9,582 |
| Step 2 | $62,910 | $2,419.62 | $30.14 | +$9,902 |
| Step 3 | $64,939 | $2,497.65 | $31.12 | +$10,221 |
| Step 4 | $66,969 | $2,575.73 | $32.09 | +$10,541 |
| Step 5 | $68,998 | $2,653.77 | $33.06 | +$10,860 |
| Step 6 | $71,028 | $2,731.85 | $34.03 | +$11,180 |
| Step 7 | $73,057 | $2,809.88 | $35.01 | +$11,499 |
| Step 8 | $75,086 | $2,887.92 | $35.98 | +$11,818 |
| Step 9 | $77,116 | $2,966.00 | $36.95 | +$12,138 |
| Step 10 | $79,145 | $3,044.04 | $37.92 | +$12,457 |
2015 GS-11 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-11 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $60,880 | $2,341.54 | $29.17 | +$9,582 |
| Step 2 | $62,910 | $2,419.62 | $30.14 | +$9,902 |
| Step 3 | $64,939 | $2,497.65 | $31.12 | +$10,221 |
| Step 4 | $66,969 | $2,575.73 | $32.09 | +$10,541 |
| Step 5 | $68,998 | $2,653.77 | $33.06 | +$10,860 |
| Step 6 | $71,028 | $2,731.85 | $34.03 | +$11,180 |
| Step 7 | $73,057 | $2,809.88 | $35.01 | +$11,499 |
| Step 8 | $75,086 | $2,887.92 | $35.98 | +$11,818 |
| Step 9 | $77,116 | $2,966.00 | $36.95 | +$12,138 |
| Step 10 | $79,145 | $3,044.04 | $37.92 | +$12,457 |
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How much more CLEVELAND pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-11 in CLEVELAND: what to expect
Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.
For 2015, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.
Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.
The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in CLEVELAND
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $2,342 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,044. 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-11 CLEVELAND page.
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GS-11 in CLEVELAND questions
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How much does a GS-11 make in CLEVELAND?
In 2015, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $60,880 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $79,145. This is 18.68% higher than the base GS-11 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,582 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in CLEVELAND?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $2,342 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.