GS-10 Pay — Cleveland-Akron (2026)
This page shows GS-10 pay in the Cleveland-Akron locality pay area for 2026. The Cleveland-Akron area adds 22.23% in locality pay on top of the GS-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $70,972 | $34.01 | $2,720.80 |
| Step 2 | $73,337 | $35.14 | $2,811.20 |
| Step 3 | $75,702 | $36.27 | $2,901.60 |
| Step 4 | $78,067 | $37.41 | $2,992.80 |
| Step 5 | $80,432 | $38.54 | $3,083.20 |
| Step 6 | $82,797 | $39.67 | $3,173.60 |
| Step 7 | $85,163 | $40.81 | $3,264.80 |
| Step 8 | $87,528 | $41.94 | $3,355.20 |
| Step 9 | $89,893 | $43.07 | $3,445.60 |
| Step 10 | $92,258 | $44.21 | $3,536.80 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $65,804 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA locality | 22.23% |
| Adjusted annual | $80,432 |
| Per month | $6,703 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,083.20 |
| Hourly | $38.54 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Cleveland-Akron GS scale
- GS-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Cleveland-Akron
- GS-11 in Cleveland-Akron
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in Cleveland-Akron?
For 2026, GS-10 in Cleveland-Akron ranges from $70,972 at the first step to $92,258 at the top step, with $80,432 near the middle.
How is Cleveland-Akron locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Cleveland-Akron locality percentage of 22.23%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Cleveland-Akron rate remained 22.23%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-10 figures for Cleveland-Akron are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-CLE · effective January 11, 2026 · Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA, 22.23% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.