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$60,707 GS-10 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2020)
$78,921 GS-10 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2020)
+$10,461 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for CLEVELAND

Each step below already includes the 20.82% 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 $60,707 $2,334.88 $29.09 +$10,461
Step 2 $62,731 $2,412.73 $30.06 +$10,810
Step 3 $64,755 $2,490.58 $31.03 +$11,159
Step 4 $66,778 $2,568.38 $32.00 +$11,507
Step 5 $68,802 $2,646.23 $32.97 +$11,856
Step 6 $70,826 $2,724.08 $33.94 +$12,205
Step 7 $72,850 $2,801.92 $34.91 +$12,554
Step 8 $74,873 $2,879.73 $35.88 +$12,902
Step 9 $76,897 $2,957.58 $36.85 +$13,251
Step 10 $78,921 $3,035.42 $37.82 +$13,600
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • CLEVELAND GS-10 Step 1 $60,707
  • Locality add-on +$10,461
  • Adjustment percent 20.82%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • CLEVELAND GS-10 Step 10 $78,921

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 2020, the CLEVELAND pay area adds a 20.82% 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 $2,335 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,035. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 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 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $60,707 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,921. This is 20.82% 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 2020, it is 20.82%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,461 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 $2,335 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.