2015 GS-13 Pay in CLEVELAND
GS-13 employees with a duty station in Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA earn 18.68% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $73,115 on the base table to $86,773 in CLEVELAND.
2015 GS-13 Pay in CLEVELAND
Locality-adjusted GS-13 rates for Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $86,773 | $3,337.42 | $41.58 | +$13,658 |
| Step 2 | $89,665 | $3,448.65 | $42.96 | +$14,113 |
| Step 3 | $92,557 | $3,559.88 | $44.35 | +$14,568 |
| Step 4 | $95,450 | $3,671.15 | $45.74 | +$15,024 |
| Step 5 | $98,342 | $3,782.38 | $47.12 | +$15,479 |
| Step 6 | $101,234 | $3,893.62 | $48.51 | +$15,934 |
| Step 7 | $104,126 | $4,004.85 | $49.89 | +$16,389 |
| Step 8 | $107,019 | $4,116.12 | $51.28 | +$16,845 |
| Step 9 | $109,911 | $4,227.35 | $52.66 | +$17,300 |
| Step 10 | $112,803 | $4,338.58 | $54.05 | +$17,755 |
2015 GS-13 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-13 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $86,773 | $3,337.42 | $41.58 | +$13,658 |
| Step 2 | $89,665 | $3,448.65 | $42.96 | +$14,113 |
| Step 3 | $92,557 | $3,559.88 | $44.35 | +$14,568 |
| Step 4 | $95,450 | $3,671.15 | $45.74 | +$15,024 |
| Step 5 | $98,342 | $3,782.38 | $47.12 | +$15,479 |
| Step 6 | $101,234 | $3,893.62 | $48.51 | +$15,934 |
| Step 7 | $104,126 | $4,004.85 | $49.89 | +$16,389 |
| Step 8 | $107,019 | $4,116.12 | $51.28 | +$16,845 |
| Step 9 | $109,911 | $4,227.35 | $52.66 | +$17,300 |
| Step 10 | $112,803 | $4,338.58 | $54.05 | +$17,755 |
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GS-13 in CLEVELAND: what to expect
Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.
For 2015, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.
The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in CLEVELAND
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $3,337 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,339. 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-13 CLEVELAND page.
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GS-13 in CLEVELAND questions
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How much does a GS-13 make in CLEVELAND?
In 2015, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $86,773 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $112,803. This is 18.68% higher than the base GS-13 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,658 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in CLEVELAND?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $3,337 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.