2015 GS-8 Pay in CLEVELAND
GS-8 employees with a duty station in Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA earn 18.68% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $38,387 on the base table to $45,558 in CLEVELAND.
2015 GS-8 Pay in CLEVELAND
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $45,558 | $1,752.23 | $21.83 | +$7,171 |
| Step 2 | $47,077 | $1,810.65 | $22.56 | +$7,410 |
| Step 3 | $48,596 | $1,869.08 | $23.29 | +$7,649 |
| Step 4 | $50,115 | $1,927.50 | $24.01 | +$7,888 |
| Step 5 | $51,634 | $1,985.92 | $24.74 | +$8,127 |
| Step 6 | $53,153 | $2,044.35 | $25.47 | +$8,366 |
| Step 7 | $54,672 | $2,102.77 | $26.20 | +$8,605 |
| Step 8 | $56,191 | $2,161.19 | $26.92 | +$8,844 |
| Step 9 | $57,711 | $2,219.65 | $27.65 | +$9,084 |
| Step 10 | $59,230 | $2,278.08 | $28.38 | +$9,323 |
2015 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $45,558 | $1,752.23 | $21.83 | +$7,171 |
| Step 2 | $47,077 | $1,810.65 | $22.56 | +$7,410 |
| Step 3 | $48,596 | $1,869.08 | $23.29 | +$7,649 |
| Step 4 | $50,115 | $1,927.50 | $24.01 | +$7,888 |
| Step 5 | $51,634 | $1,985.92 | $24.74 | +$8,127 |
| Step 6 | $53,153 | $2,044.35 | $25.47 | +$8,366 |
| Step 7 | $54,672 | $2,102.77 | $26.20 | +$8,605 |
| Step 8 | $56,191 | $2,161.19 | $26.92 | +$8,844 |
| Step 9 | $57,711 | $2,219.65 | $27.65 | +$9,084 |
| Step 10 | $59,230 | $2,278.08 | $28.38 | +$9,323 |
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How much more CLEVELAND pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-8 in CLEVELAND: what to expect
Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.
For 2015, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in CLEVELAND
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $1,752 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,278. 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-8 CLEVELAND page.
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GS-8 in CLEVELAND questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in CLEVELAND?
In 2015, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $45,558 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $59,230. This is 18.68% higher than the base GS-8 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,171 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in CLEVELAND?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $1,752 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.