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$103,730 GS-14 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2016)
$134,851 GS-14 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2016)
+$16,467 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $103,730 $3,989.62 $49.70 +$16,467
Step 2 $107,187 $4,122.58 $51.36 +$17,015
Step 3 $110,645 $4,255.58 $53.02 +$17,564
Step 4 $114,103 $4,388.58 $54.67 +$18,113
Step 5 $117,561 $4,521.58 $56.33 +$18,662
Step 6 $121,019 $4,654.58 $57.99 +$19,211
Step 7 $124,477 $4,787.58 $59.64 +$19,760
Step 8 $127,935 $4,920.58 $61.30 +$20,309
Step 9 $131,393 $5,053.58 $62.96 +$20,858
Step 10 $134,851 $5,186.58 $64.61 +$21,407
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $87,263
  • CLEVELAND GS-14 Step 1 $103,730
  • Locality add-on +$16,467
  • Adjustment percent 18.87%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $113,444
  • CLEVELAND GS-14 Step 10 $134,851

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-14 in CLEVELAND: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2016, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.87% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in CLEVELAND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $3,990 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,187. 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-14 CLEVELAND page.

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GS-14 in CLEVELAND questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in CLEVELAND?
    In 2016, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $103,730 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $134,851. This is 18.87% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,467 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in CLEVELAND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $3,990 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.