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$57,995 GS-10 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2018)
$75,395 GS-10 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2018)
+$9,698 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for CLEVELAND

Each step below already includes the 20.08% 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 $57,995 $2,230.58 $27.79 +$9,698
Step 2 $59,928 $2,304.92 $28.71 +$10,021
Step 3 $61,862 $2,379.31 $29.64 +$10,345
Step 4 $63,795 $2,453.65 $30.57 +$10,668
Step 5 $65,728 $2,528.00 $31.49 +$10,991
Step 6 $67,661 $2,602.35 $32.42 +$11,314
Step 7 $69,595 $2,676.73 $33.35 +$11,638
Step 8 $71,528 $2,751.08 $34.27 +$11,961
Step 9 $73,461 $2,825.42 $35.20 +$12,284
Step 10 $75,395 $2,899.81 $36.13 +$12,608
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • CLEVELAND GS-10 Step 1 $57,995
  • Locality add-on +$9,698
  • Adjustment percent 20.08%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • CLEVELAND GS-10 Step 10 $75,395

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 2018, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 20.08% 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 $2,231 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,900. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 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 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $57,995 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $75,395. This is 20.08% 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 2018, it is 20.08%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,698 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 $2,231 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.