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$56,057 GS-10 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2016)
$72,874 GS-10 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2016)
+$8,899 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-10 pay table for CLEVELAND

Each step below already includes the 18.87% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $56,057 $2,156.04 $26.86 +$8,899
Step 2 $57,925 $2,227.88 $27.76 +$9,195
Step 3 $59,794 $2,299.77 $28.65 +$9,492
Step 4 $61,663 $2,371.65 $29.55 +$9,789
Step 5 $63,531 $2,443.50 $30.44 +$10,085
Step 6 $65,400 $2,515.38 $31.34 +$10,382
Step 7 $67,269 $2,587.27 $32.23 +$10,679
Step 8 $69,137 $2,659.12 $33.13 +$10,975
Step 9 $71,006 $2,731.00 $34.02 +$11,272
Step 10 $72,874 $2,802.85 $34.92 +$11,568
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,158
  • CLEVELAND GS-10 Step 1 $56,057
  • Locality add-on +$8,899
  • Adjustment percent 18.87%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,306
  • CLEVELAND GS-10 Step 10 $72,874

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-10 in CLEVELAND: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2016, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.87% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in CLEVELAND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $2,156 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,803. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 CLEVELAND page.

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GS-10 in CLEVELAND questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in CLEVELAND?
    In 2016, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $56,057 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $72,874. This is 18.87% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in CLEVELAND?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CLEVELAND in 2016, it is 18.87%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,899 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in CLEVELAND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $2,156 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.