GS-8 Pay — Cleveland-Akron (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $58,350 | $27.96 | $2,236.80 |
| Step 2 | $60,295 | $28.89 | $2,311.20 |
| Step 3 | $62,240 | $29.82 | $2,385.60 |
| Step 4 | $64,184 | $30.75 | $2,460.00 |
| Step 5 | $66,129 | $31.69 | $2,535.20 |
| Step 6 | $68,074 | $32.62 | $2,609.60 |
| Step 7 | $70,018 | $33.55 | $2,684.00 |
| Step 8 | $71,963 | $34.48 | $2,758.40 |
| Step 9 | $73,908 | $35.41 | $2,832.80 |
| Step 10 | $75,852 | $36.34 | $2,907.20 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA locality | 22.23% |
| Adjusted annual | $66,129 |
| Per month | $5,511 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,535.20 |
| Hourly | $31.69 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Cleveland-Akron
- GS-9 in Cleveland-Akron
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Cleveland-Akron?
For 2026, GS-8 in Cleveland-Akron ranges from $58,350 at the first step to $75,852 at the top step, with $66,129 near the middle.
How is Cleveland-Akron locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.