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$62,885 GS-10 Step 1 in Cleveland (2022)
$81,753 GS-10 Step 10 in Cleveland (2022)
+$11,021 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-10 pay table for Cleveland

Each step below already includes the 21.25% 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 $62,885 $2,418.65 $30.13 +$11,021
Step 2 $64,982 $2,499.31 $31.14 +$11,389
Step 3 $67,078 $2,579.92 $32.14 +$11,756
Step 4 $69,174 $2,660.54 $33.15 +$12,123
Step 5 $71,271 $2,741.19 $34.15 +$12,491
Step 6 $73,367 $2,821.81 $35.15 +$12,858
Step 7 $75,464 $2,902.46 $36.16 +$13,226
Step 8 $77,560 $2,983.08 $37.16 +$13,593
Step 9 $79,656 $3,063.69 $38.17 +$13,960
Step 10 $81,753 $3,144.35 $39.17 +$14,328
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Cleveland pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $51,864
  • Cleveland GS-10 Step 1 $62,885
  • Locality add-on +$11,021
  • Adjustment percent 21.25%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $67,425
  • Cleveland GS-10 Step 10 $81,753

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 2022, the Cleveland pay area adds a 21.25% 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 $2,419 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,144. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 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 2022, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Cleveland earns $62,885 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,753. This is 21.25% 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 2022, it is 21.25%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,021 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 $2,419 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.