GS-6 Pay — Cleveland-Akron (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $47,414 | $22.72 | $1,817.60 |
| Step 2 | $48,995 | $23.48 | $1,878.40 |
| Step 3 | $50,575 | $24.23 | $1,938.40 |
| Step 4 | $52,156 | $24.99 | $1,999.20 |
| Step 5 | $53,736 | $25.75 | $2,060.00 |
| Step 6 | $55,316 | $26.51 | $2,120.80 |
| Step 7 | $56,897 | $27.26 | $2,180.80 |
| Step 8 | $58,477 | $28.02 | $2,241.60 |
| Step 9 | $60,058 | $28.78 | $2,302.40 |
| Step 10 | $61,638 | $29.53 | $2,362.40 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA locality | 22.23% |
| Adjusted annual | $53,736 |
| Per month | $4,478 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,060.00 |
| Hourly | $25.75 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Cleveland-Akron
- GS-7 in Cleveland-Akron
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Cleveland-Akron?
For 2026, GS-6 in Cleveland-Akron ranges from $47,414 at the first step to $61,638 at the top step, with $53,736 near the middle.
How is Cleveland-Akron locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.