2015 GS-15 Pay in CLEVELAND
GS-15 employees with a duty station in Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA earn 18.68% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $101,630 on the base table to $120,614 in CLEVELAND.
2015 GS-15 Pay in CLEVELAND
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA.
| 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 |
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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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
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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.