2015 GS-4 Pay in CLEVELAND
GS-4 employees with a duty station in Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA earn 18.68% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $25,011 on the base table to $29,683 in CLEVELAND.
2015 GS-4 Pay in CLEVELAND
Locality-adjusted GS-4 rates for Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $29,683 | $1,141.65 | $14.22 | +$4,672 |
| Step 2 | $30,673 | $1,179.73 | $14.70 | +$4,828 |
| Step 3 | $31,663 | $1,217.81 | $15.17 | +$4,984 |
| Step 4 | $32,652 | $1,255.85 | $15.65 | +$5,139 |
| Step 5 | $33,642 | $1,293.92 | $16.12 | +$5,295 |
| Step 6 | $34,632 | $1,332.00 | $16.59 | +$5,451 |
| Step 7 | $35,622 | $1,370.08 | $17.07 | +$5,607 |
| Step 8 | $36,612 | $1,408.15 | $17.54 | +$5,763 |
| Step 9 | $37,601 | $1,446.19 | $18.02 | +$5,918 |
| Step 10 | $38,591 | $1,484.27 | $18.49 | +$6,074 |
2015 GS-4 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-4 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $29,683 | $1,141.65 | $14.22 | +$4,672 |
| Step 2 | $30,673 | $1,179.73 | $14.70 | +$4,828 |
| Step 3 | $31,663 | $1,217.81 | $15.17 | +$4,984 |
| Step 4 | $32,652 | $1,255.85 | $15.65 | +$5,139 |
| Step 5 | $33,642 | $1,293.92 | $16.12 | +$5,295 |
| Step 6 | $34,632 | $1,332.00 | $16.59 | +$5,451 |
| Step 7 | $35,622 | $1,370.08 | $17.07 | +$5,607 |
| Step 8 | $36,612 | $1,408.15 | $17.54 | +$5,763 |
| Step 9 | $37,601 | $1,446.19 | $18.02 | +$5,918 |
| Step 10 | $38,591 | $1,484.27 | $18.49 | +$6,074 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more CLEVELAND pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-4 in CLEVELAND: what to expect
Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.
For 2015, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.
Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in CLEVELAND
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $1,142 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,484. 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-4 CLEVELAND page.
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GS-4 in CLEVELAND questions
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How much does a GS-4 make in CLEVELAND?
In 2015, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $29,683 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $38,591. This is 18.68% higher than the base GS-4 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,672 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in CLEVELAND?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $1,142 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.