GS-15 Pay — Cleveland-Akron (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $154,479 | $74.02 | $5,921.60 |
| Step 2 | $159,629 | $76.49 | $6,119.20 |
| Step 3 | $164,778 | $78.95 | $6,316.00 |
| Step 4 | $169,928 | $81.42 | $6,513.60 |
| Step 5 | $175,077 | $83.89 | $6,711.20 |
| Step 6 | $180,227 | $86.36 | $6,908.80 |
| Step 7 | $185,376 | $88.82 | $7,105.60 |
| Step 8 | $190,526 | $91.29 | $7,303.20 |
| Step 9 | $195,676 | $93.76 | $7,500.80 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
* Capped at Level IV of the Executive Schedule ($197,200 in 2026) — GS locality-adjusted pay cannot exceed the EX-IV cap (5 U.S.C. §5304(g)(1)).
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) | $143,236 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA locality | 22.23% |
| Adjusted annual | $175,077 |
| Per month | $14,590 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,711.20 |
| Hourly | $83.89 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Cleveland-Akron
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Cleveland-Akron?
For 2026, GS-15 in Cleveland-Akron ranges from $154,479 at the first step to $197,200 at the top step, with $175,077 near the middle.
How is Cleveland-Akron locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.