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$58,988 GS-10 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2019)
$76,680 GS-10 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2019)
+$10,015 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 pay table for CLEVELAND

Each step below already includes the 20.45% 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 $58,988 $2,268.77 $28.26 +$10,015
Step 2 $60,954 $2,344.38 $29.21 +$10,349
Step 3 $62,919 $2,419.96 $30.15 +$10,682
Step 4 $64,885 $2,495.58 $31.09 +$11,016
Step 5 $66,851 $2,571.19 $32.03 +$11,350
Step 6 $68,817 $2,646.81 $32.97 +$11,684
Step 7 $70,782 $2,722.38 $33.92 +$12,017
Step 8 $72,748 $2,798.00 $34.86 +$12,351
Step 9 $74,714 $2,873.62 $35.80 +$12,685
Step 10 $76,680 $2,949.23 $36.74 +$13,019
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • CLEVELAND GS-10 Step 1 $58,988
  • Locality add-on +$10,015
  • Adjustment percent 20.45%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • CLEVELAND GS-10 Step 10 $76,680

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 2019, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 20.45% 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 $2,269 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,949. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 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 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $58,988 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,680. This is 20.45% 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 2019, it is 20.45%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,015 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 $2,269 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.