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$62,643 GS-11 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2017)
$81,433 GS-11 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2017)
+$10,314 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $62,643 $2,409.35 $30.02 +$10,314
Step 2 $64,731 $2,489.65 $31.02 +$10,658
Step 3 $66,819 $2,569.96 $32.02 +$11,002
Step 4 $68,906 $2,650.23 $33.02 +$11,345
Step 5 $70,994 $2,730.54 $34.02 +$11,689
Step 6 $73,082 $2,810.85 $35.02 +$12,033
Step 7 $75,170 $2,891.15 $36.02 +$12,377
Step 8 $77,257 $2,971.42 $37.02 +$12,720
Step 9 $79,345 $3,051.73 $38.02 +$13,064
Step 10 $81,433 $3,132.04 $39.02 +$13,408
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $52,329
  • CLEVELAND GS-11 Step 1 $62,643
  • Locality add-on +$10,314
  • Adjustment percent 19.71%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,025
  • CLEVELAND GS-11 Step 10 $81,433

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 2017, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 19.71% 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 $2,409 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,132. 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-11 CLEVELAND page.

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GS-11 in CLEVELAND questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in CLEVELAND?
    In 2017, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $62,643 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,433. This is 19.71% 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 2017, it is 19.71%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,314 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 $2,409 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.