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$61,588 GS-11 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2016)
$80,064 GS-11 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2016)
+$9,777 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $61,588 $2,368.77 $29.51 +$9,777
Step 2 $63,641 $2,447.73 $30.49 +$10,103
Step 3 $65,694 $2,526.69 $31.48 +$10,429
Step 4 $67,746 $2,605.62 $32.46 +$10,754
Step 5 $69,799 $2,684.58 $33.44 +$11,080
Step 6 $71,852 $2,763.54 $34.43 +$11,406
Step 7 $73,905 $2,842.50 $35.41 +$11,732
Step 8 $75,958 $2,921.46 $36.40 +$12,058
Step 9 $78,011 $3,000.42 $37.38 +$12,384
Step 10 $80,064 $3,079.38 $38.36 +$12,710
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,811
  • CLEVELAND GS-11 Step 1 $61,588
  • Locality add-on +$9,777
  • Adjustment percent 18.87%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $67,354
  • CLEVELAND GS-11 Step 10 $80,064

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-11 in CLEVELAND: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2016, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.87% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in CLEVELAND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $2,369 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,079. 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-11 CLEVELAND page.

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GS-11 in CLEVELAND questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in CLEVELAND?
    In 2016, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $61,588 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,064. This is 18.87% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,777 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in CLEVELAND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $2,369 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.