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$68,970 GS-10 Step 1 in Cleveland (2024)
$89,658 GS-10 Step 10 in Cleveland (2024)
+$12,442 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-10 pay table for Cleveland

Each step below already includes the 22.01% 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 $68,970 $2,652.69 $33.05 +$12,442
Step 2 $71,268 $2,741.08 $34.15 +$12,856
Step 3 $73,567 $2,829.50 $35.25 +$13,271
Step 4 $75,866 $2,917.92 $36.35 +$13,686
Step 5 $78,164 $3,006.31 $37.45 +$14,100
Step 6 $80,463 $3,094.73 $38.55 +$14,515
Step 7 $82,762 $3,183.15 $39.66 +$14,930
Step 8 $85,060 $3,271.54 $40.76 +$15,344
Step 9 $87,359 $3,359.96 $41.86 +$15,759
Step 10 $89,658 $3,448.38 $42.96 +$16,174
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Cleveland pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $56,528
  • Cleveland GS-10 Step 1 $68,970
  • Locality add-on +$12,442
  • Adjustment percent 22.01%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $73,484
  • Cleveland GS-10 Step 10 $89,658

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 2024, the Cleveland pay area adds a 22.01% 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 $2,653 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,448. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Cleveland earns $68,970 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $89,658. This is 22.01% 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 2024, it is 22.01%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,442 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 $2,653 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.