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$105,508 GS-14 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2017)
$137,161 GS-14 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2017)
+$17,372 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $105,508 $4,058.00 $50.55 +$17,372
Step 2 $109,025 $4,193.27 $52.24 +$17,951
Step 3 $112,542 $4,328.54 $53.93 +$18,530
Step 4 $116,059 $4,463.81 $55.61 +$19,109
Step 5 $119,576 $4,599.08 $57.30 +$19,688
Step 6 $123,093 $4,734.35 $58.98 +$20,267
Step 7 $126,610 $4,869.62 $60.67 +$20,846
Step 8 $130,127 $5,004.88 $62.35 +$21,425
Step 9 $133,644 $5,140.15 $64.04 +$22,004
Step 10 $137,161 $5,275.42 $65.72 +$22,583
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $88,136
  • CLEVELAND GS-14 Step 1 $105,508
  • Locality add-on +$17,372
  • Adjustment percent 19.71%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $114,578
  • CLEVELAND GS-14 Step 10 $137,161

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 2017, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 19.71% 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 $4,058 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,275. 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-14 CLEVELAND page.

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GS-14 in CLEVELAND questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in CLEVELAND?
    In 2017, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $105,508 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $137,161. This is 19.71% 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 2017, it is 19.71%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,372 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 $4,058 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.