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$30,028 GS-4 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2016)
$39,036 GS-4 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2016)
+$4,767 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $30,028 $1,154.92 $14.39 +$4,767
Step 2 $31,029 $1,193.42 $14.87 +$4,926
Step 3 $32,030 $1,231.92 $15.35 +$5,085
Step 4 $33,030 $1,270.38 $15.83 +$5,243
Step 5 $34,031 $1,308.88 $16.31 +$5,402
Step 6 $35,032 $1,347.38 $16.79 +$5,561
Step 7 $36,033 $1,385.88 $17.27 +$5,720
Step 8 $37,034 $1,424.38 $17.75 +$5,879
Step 9 $38,035 $1,462.88 $18.22 +$6,038
Step 10 $39,036 $1,501.38 $18.70 +$6,197
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,261
  • CLEVELAND GS-4 Step 1 $30,028
  • Locality add-on +$4,767
  • Adjustment percent 18.87%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,839
  • CLEVELAND GS-4 Step 10 $39,036

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-4 in CLEVELAND: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2016, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 18.87% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in CLEVELAND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $1,155 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,501. 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-4 CLEVELAND page.

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GS-4 in CLEVELAND questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in CLEVELAND?
    In 2016, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $30,028 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,036. This is 18.87% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,767 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in CLEVELAND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns roughly $1,155 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.