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$31,598 GS-4 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2019)
$41,072 GS-4 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2019)
+$5,365 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $31,598 $1,215.31 $15.14 +$5,365
Step 2 $32,650 $1,255.77 $15.64 +$5,543
Step 3 $33,703 $1,296.27 $16.15 +$5,722
Step 4 $34,756 $1,336.77 $16.65 +$5,901
Step 5 $35,809 $1,377.27 $17.16 +$6,080
Step 6 $36,861 $1,417.73 $17.66 +$6,258
Step 7 $37,914 $1,458.23 $18.17 +$6,437
Step 8 $38,967 $1,498.73 $18.67 +$6,616
Step 9 $40,020 $1,539.23 $19.18 +$6,795
Step 10 $41,072 $1,579.69 $19.68 +$6,973
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,233
  • CLEVELAND GS-4 Step 1 $31,598
  • Locality add-on +$5,365
  • Adjustment percent 20.45%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,099
  • CLEVELAND GS-4 Step 10 $41,072

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 2019, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 20.45% 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 $1,215 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,580. 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-4 CLEVELAND page.

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GS-4 in CLEVELAND questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in CLEVELAND?
    In 2019, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $31,598 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,072. This is 20.45% 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 2019, it is 20.45%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,365 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 $1,215 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.