2015 GS-6 Pay in CLEVELAND
GS-6 employees with a duty station in Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA earn 18.68% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $31,192 on the base table to $37,019 in CLEVELAND.
2015 GS-6 Pay in CLEVELAND
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $37,019 | $1,423.81 | $17.74 | +$5,827 |
| Step 2 | $38,253 | $1,471.27 | $18.33 | +$6,021 |
| Step 3 | $39,487 | $1,518.73 | $18.92 | +$6,215 |
| Step 4 | $40,721 | $1,566.19 | $19.51 | +$6,409 |
| Step 5 | $41,956 | $1,613.69 | $20.10 | +$6,604 |
| Step 6 | $43,190 | $1,661.15 | $20.69 | +$6,798 |
| Step 7 | $44,424 | $1,708.62 | $21.29 | +$6,992 |
| Step 8 | $45,659 | $1,756.12 | $21.88 | +$7,187 |
| Step 9 | $46,893 | $1,803.58 | $22.47 | +$7,381 |
| Step 10 | $48,127 | $1,851.04 | $23.06 | +$7,575 |
2015 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $37,019 | $1,423.81 | $17.74 | +$5,827 |
| Step 2 | $38,253 | $1,471.27 | $18.33 | +$6,021 |
| Step 3 | $39,487 | $1,518.73 | $18.92 | +$6,215 |
| Step 4 | $40,721 | $1,566.19 | $19.51 | +$6,409 |
| Step 5 | $41,956 | $1,613.69 | $20.10 | +$6,604 |
| Step 6 | $43,190 | $1,661.15 | $20.69 | +$6,798 |
| Step 7 | $44,424 | $1,708.62 | $21.29 | +$6,992 |
| Step 8 | $45,659 | $1,756.12 | $21.88 | +$7,187 |
| Step 9 | $46,893 | $1,803.58 | $22.47 | +$7,381 |
| Step 10 | $48,127 | $1,851.04 | $23.06 | +$7,575 |
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GS-6 in CLEVELAND: what to expect
Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.
For 2015, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in CLEVELAND
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $1,424 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,851. 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-6 CLEVELAND page.
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GS-6 in CLEVELAND questions
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How much does a GS-6 make in CLEVELAND?
In 2015, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $37,019 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $48,127. This is 18.68% higher than the base GS-6 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,827 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in CLEVELAND?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $1,424 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.