GS-7 Pay — Cleveland-Akron (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $52,688 | $25.25 | $2,020.00 |
| Step 2 | $54,445 | $26.09 | $2,087.20 |
| Step 3 | $56,201 | $26.93 | $2,154.40 |
| Step 4 | $57,958 | $27.77 | $2,221.60 |
| Step 5 | $59,714 | $28.61 | $2,288.80 |
| Step 6 | $61,471 | $29.45 | $2,356.00 |
| Step 7 | $63,227 | $30.30 | $2,424.00 |
| Step 8 | $64,984 | $31.14 | $2,491.20 |
| Step 9 | $66,740 | $31.98 | $2,558.40 |
| Step 10 | $68,496 | $32.82 | $2,625.60 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA locality | 22.23% |
| Adjusted annual | $59,714 |
| Per month | $4,976 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,288.80 |
| Hourly | $28.61 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Cleveland-Akron
- GS-8 in Cleveland-Akron
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in Cleveland-Akron?
For 2026, GS-7 in Cleveland-Akron ranges from $52,688 at the first step to $68,496 at the top step, with $59,714 near the middle.
How is Cleveland-Akron locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.