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$87,781 GS-13 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2016)
$114,120 GS-13 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2016)
+$13,935 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $87,781 $3,376.19 $42.06 +$13,935
Step 2 $90,707 $3,488.73 $43.46 +$14,399
Step 3 $93,634 $3,601.31 $44.87 +$14,864
Step 4 $96,560 $3,713.85 $46.27 +$15,328
Step 5 $99,487 $3,826.42 $47.67 +$15,793
Step 6 $102,414 $3,939.00 $49.07 +$16,258
Step 7 $105,340 $4,051.54 $50.47 +$16,722
Step 8 $108,267 $4,164.12 $51.88 +$17,187
Step 9 $111,193 $4,276.65 $53.28 +$17,651
Step 10 $114,120 $4,389.23 $54.68 +$18,116
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $73,846
  • CLEVELAND GS-13 Step 1 $87,781
  • Locality add-on +$13,935
  • Adjustment percent 18.87%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,004
  • CLEVELAND GS-13 Step 10 $114,120

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-13 in CLEVELAND: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2016, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.87% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in CLEVELAND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $3,376 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,389. 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-13 CLEVELAND page.

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GS-13 in CLEVELAND questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in CLEVELAND?
    In 2016, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $87,781 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $114,120. This is 18.87% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,935 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in CLEVELAND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $3,376 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.