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$57,018 GS-10 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2017)
$74,127 GS-10 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2017)
+$9,388 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for CLEVELAND

Each step below already includes the 19.71% 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 $57,018 $2,193.00 $27.32 +$9,388
Step 2 $58,919 $2,266.12 $28.23 +$9,701
Step 3 $60,820 $2,339.23 $29.14 +$10,014
Step 4 $62,721 $2,412.35 $30.05 +$10,327
Step 5 $64,622 $2,485.46 $30.96 +$10,640
Step 6 $66,523 $2,558.58 $31.87 +$10,953
Step 7 $68,424 $2,631.69 $32.79 +$11,266
Step 8 $70,325 $2,704.81 $33.70 +$11,579
Step 9 $72,226 $2,777.92 $34.61 +$11,892
Step 10 $74,127 $2,851.04 $35.52 +$12,205
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • CLEVELAND GS-10 Step 1 $57,018
  • Locality add-on +$9,388
  • Adjustment percent 19.71%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • CLEVELAND GS-10 Step 10 $74,127

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 2017, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 19.71% 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 $2,193 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,851. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 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 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $57,018 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,127. This is 19.71% 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 2017, it is 19.71%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,388 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 $2,193 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.