GS-11 Pay — Cleveland-Akron (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $77,977 | $37.36 | $2,988.80 |
| Step 2 | $80,576 | $38.61 | $3,088.80 |
| Step 3 | $83,176 | $39.85 | $3,188.00 |
| Step 4 | $85,776 | $41.10 | $3,288.00 |
| Step 5 | $88,376 | $42.35 | $3,388.00 |
| Step 6 | $90,976 | $43.59 | $3,487.20 |
| Step 7 | $93,576 | $44.84 | $3,587.20 |
| Step 8 | $96,175 | $46.08 | $3,686.40 |
| Step 9 | $98,775 | $47.33 | $3,786.40 |
| Step 10 | $101,375 | $48.57 | $3,885.60 |
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) | $72,303 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA locality | 22.23% |
| Adjusted annual | $88,376 |
| Per month | $7,365 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,388.00 |
| Hourly | $42.35 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Cleveland-Akron
- GS-12 in Cleveland-Akron
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Cleveland-Akron?
For 2026, GS-11 in Cleveland-Akron ranges from $77,977 at the first step to $101,375 at the top step, with $88,376 near the middle.
How is Cleveland-Akron locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.