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$30,543 GS-4 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2017)
$39,701 GS-4 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2017)
+$5,029 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $30,543 $1,174.73 $14.63 +$5,029
Step 2 $31,560 $1,213.85 $15.12 +$5,196
Step 3 $32,578 $1,253.00 $15.61 +$5,364
Step 4 $33,595 $1,292.12 $16.10 +$5,531
Step 5 $34,613 $1,331.27 $16.59 +$5,699
Step 6 $35,630 $1,370.38 $17.07 +$5,866
Step 7 $36,648 $1,409.54 $17.56 +$6,034
Step 8 $37,666 $1,448.69 $18.05 +$6,202
Step 9 $38,683 $1,487.81 $18.54 +$6,369
Step 10 $39,701 $1,526.96 $19.02 +$6,537
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,514
  • CLEVELAND GS-4 Step 1 $30,543
  • Locality add-on +$5,029
  • Adjustment percent 19.71%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,164
  • CLEVELAND GS-4 Step 10 $39,701

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 2017, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 19.71% 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 $1,175 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,527. 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-4 CLEVELAND page.

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GS-4 in CLEVELAND questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in CLEVELAND?
    In 2017, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $30,543 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,701. This is 19.71% 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 2017, it is 19.71%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,029 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 $1,175 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.