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$65,700 GS-10 Step 1 in Cleveland (2023)
$85,414 GS-10 Step 10 in Cleveland (2023)
+$11,710 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-10 pay table for Cleveland

Each step below already includes the 21.69% 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 $65,700 $2,526.92 $31.48 +$11,710
Step 2 $67,891 $2,611.19 $32.53 +$12,101
Step 3 $70,081 $2,695.42 $33.58 +$12,491
Step 4 $72,272 $2,779.69 $34.63 +$12,882
Step 5 $74,462 $2,863.92 $35.68 +$13,272
Step 6 $76,653 $2,948.19 $36.73 +$13,663
Step 7 $78,843 $3,032.42 $37.78 +$14,053
Step 8 $81,033 $3,116.65 $38.83 +$14,443
Step 9 $83,224 $3,200.92 $39.88 +$14,834
Step 10 $85,414 $3,285.15 $40.93 +$15,224
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Cleveland pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $53,990
  • Cleveland GS-10 Step 1 $65,700
  • Locality add-on +$11,710
  • Adjustment percent 21.69%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $70,190
  • Cleveland GS-10 Step 10 $85,414

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 2023, the Cleveland pay area adds a 21.69% 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 $2,527 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,285. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 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 2023, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Cleveland earns $65,700 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $85,414. This is 21.69% 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 2023, it is 21.69%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,710 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 $2,527 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.