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$120,614 GS-15 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2015)
$156,802 GS-15 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2015)
+$18,984 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-15 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-15 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $120,614 $4,639.00 $57.79 +$18,984
Step 2 $124,635 $4,793.65 $59.72 +$19,617
Step 3 $128,656 $4,948.31 $61.65 +$20,250
Step 4 $132,677 $5,102.96 $63.57 +$20,883
Step 5 $136,698 $5,257.62 $65.50 +$21,516
Step 6 $140,719 $5,412.27 $67.43 +$22,149
Step 7 $144,740 $5,566.92 $69.35 +$22,782
Step 8 $148,761 $5,721.58 $71.28 +$23,415
Step 9 $152,782 $5,876.23 $73.21 +$24,048
Step 10 $156,802 $6,030.85 $75.13 +$24,680
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $101,630
  • CLEVELAND GS-15 Step 1 $120,614
  • Locality add-on +$18,984
  • Adjustment percent 18.68%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $132,122
  • CLEVELAND GS-15 Step 10 $156,802

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-15 in CLEVELAND: what to expect

Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.

For 2015, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.

Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).

The rough military equivalent for GS-15 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-15 in CLEVELAND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $4,639 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,031. 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-15 CLEVELAND page.

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GS-15 in CLEVELAND questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in CLEVELAND?
    In 2015, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $120,614 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $156,802. This is 18.68% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,984 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in CLEVELAND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $4,639 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.