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$61,314 GS-10 Step 1 in CLEVELAND (2021)
$79,712 GS-10 Step 10 in CLEVELAND (2021)
+$10,566 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $61,314 $2,358.23 $29.38 +$10,566
Step 2 $63,358 $2,436.85 $30.36 +$10,918
Step 3 $65,402 $2,515.46 $31.34 +$11,270
Step 4 $67,447 $2,594.12 $32.32 +$11,623
Step 5 $69,491 $2,672.73 $33.30 +$11,975
Step 6 $71,535 $2,751.35 $34.28 +$12,327
Step 7 $73,579 $2,829.96 $35.26 +$12,679
Step 8 $75,624 $2,908.62 $36.24 +$13,032
Step 9 $77,668 $2,987.23 $37.22 +$13,384
Step 10 $79,712 $3,065.85 $38.19 +$13,736
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CLEVELAND pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • CLEVELAND GS-10 Step 1 $61,314
  • Locality add-on +$10,566
  • Adjustment percent 20.82%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • CLEVELAND GS-10 Step 10 $79,712

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 2021, 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 $2,358 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,066. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 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 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CLEVELAND earns $61,314 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $79,712. 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 2021, it is 20.82%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,566 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 $2,358 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.