GS-14 Pay — Cleveland-Akron (2026)
This page shows GS-14 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-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $131,331 | $62.93 | $5,034.40 |
| Step 2 | $135,710 | $65.03 | $5,202.40 |
| Step 3 | $140,088 | $67.12 | $5,369.60 |
| Step 4 | $144,466 | $69.22 | $5,537.60 |
| Step 5 | $148,844 | $71.32 | $5,705.60 |
| Step 6 | $153,223 | $73.42 | $5,873.60 |
| Step 7 | $157,601 | $75.52 | $6,041.60 |
| Step 8 | $161,979 | $77.61 | $6,208.80 |
| Step 9 | $166,357 | $79.71 | $6,376.80 |
| Step 10 | $170,736 | $81.81 | $6,544.80 |
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) | $121,774 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA locality | 22.23% |
| Adjusted annual | $148,844 |
| Per month | $12,404 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,705.60 |
| Hourly | $71.32 |
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-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Cleveland-Akron
- GS-15 in Cleveland-Akron
- GS-14 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-14 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-14 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-14 make in Cleveland-Akron?
For 2026, GS-14 in Cleveland-Akron ranges from $131,331 at the first step to $170,736 at the top step, with $148,844 near the middle.
How is Cleveland-Akron locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 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-14 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.